Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8°NLon: 84.2°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 1:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Parkers Lake KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 56. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 55. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 56. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Parkers Lake KY
 36.91°N 84.35°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
12:05 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
2pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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