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

Somerset, Somerset-Pulaski County - J.T. Wilson Field Airport (KSME)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 84.62°WElev: 928ft.

Unknown Precip

59°F

15°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Sloans Valley KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts 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: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 54. South southwest wind 10 to 13 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: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °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 30%.

    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 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts 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 54. South southwest wind 10 to 13 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 61. West southwest wind around 11 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 39.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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 30%.
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:
10 Miles NE Sloans Valley KY
 37.02°N 84.39°W (Elev. 1309 ft)
12:05 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
12pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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