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

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1025.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 19 Jan 7:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Island KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 8. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 8. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Island KY
 37.41°N 87.08°W (Elev. 400 ft)
8:13 am CST Jan 19, 2026
8am CST Jan 19, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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