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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.69 in (1005.4 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	14 Jan 6:53 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Jackson KY

Today
High: 48 °F⇓
Rain and
Patchy Fog
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 28 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly after 10am. Patchy fog after 2pm. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Patchy fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.