Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 11:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sassafras KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 42 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely with a chance of flurries before 1am, then a chance of flurries between 1am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of flurries before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 42 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely with a chance of flurries before 1am, then a chance of flurries between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of flurries before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
Sassafras KY
 37.22°N 83.05°W (Elev. 958 ft)
10:46 pm EST Jan 13, 2026
11pm EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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