Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Jan 4:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 06:00pm until January 24, 11:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 7. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after noon.  High near 32. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 7. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after noon. High near 32. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY
 37.08°N 85.06°W (Elev. 1063 ft)
3:20 am CST Jan 23, 2026
4am CST Jan 23, 2026-6pm CST Jan 29, 2026
 
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