Snowy, Very Cold and Windy from the Northern Plains to Great Lakes; Critical Fire Weather in South Texas

Moderate to heavy lake effect snow is expected downwind of the Great Lakes, with the Chicago metro potentially receiving 6 to 12 inches of snowfall. A frigid airmass will bring very cold temperatures to the Central U.S. and Mississippi Valley today, migrating into the Eastern U.S. on Monday. Dry and windy weather will bring critical fire weather conditions to South Texas today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 9 Nov 12:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sassafras KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 25. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 25. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sassafras KY
 37.22°N 83.05°W (Elev. 958 ft)
1:00 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
1pm EST Nov 9, 2025-6pm EST Nov 15, 2025
 
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