Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Hartford KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered flurries before 3am, then isolated snow showers between 3am and 5am, then scattered flurries after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered flurries before noon, then scattered sprinkles between noon and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered flurries before 3am, then isolated snow showers between 3am and 5am, then scattered flurries after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered flurries before noon, then scattered sprinkles between noon and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Hartford KY
 37.52°N 86.94°W (Elev. 499 ft)
6:32 pm CST Jan 15, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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