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.

Partly Cloudy

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY
 37.13°N 85.06°W (Elev. 997 ft)
3:17 am CST Jan 19, 2026
3am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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