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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 8:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Big Creek KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Big Creek KY
 37.17°N 83.59°W (Elev. 1316 ft)
Last Update:
6:21 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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