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

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Crab Orchard KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  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.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 2. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Crab Orchard KY
 37.43°N 84.49°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
9:13 am EST Jan 19, 2026
9am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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