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

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.46 in (1032.8 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 4:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY
 37.08°N 85.06°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
3:51 am CST Jan 20, 2026
4am CST Jan 20, 2026-6pm CST Jan 26, 2026
 
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