Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bowling Green, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Bowling Green KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of freezing rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Bowling Green KY
 36.98°N 86.44°W (Elev. 545 ft)
5:31 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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