Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains into the Mid-South beginning Friday, spreading eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and New England this weekend. An Arctic front will bring frigid temperatures and gusty winds that will lead to dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

A Few Clouds

38°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 9:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NW Mill Springs KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 2. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3am.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 2. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Mill Springs KY
 37°N 84.87°W (Elev. 997 ft)
7:11 am CST Jan 22, 2026
9am CST Jan 22, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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