Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains into the Mid-South beginning Friday, spreading eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and New England this weekend. An Arctic front will bring frigid temperatures and gusty winds that will lead to dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Berea KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 01:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light west wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light west wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 1am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Berea KY
 37.55°N 84.31°W (Elev. 984 ft)
8:11 am EST Jan 22, 2026
8am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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