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 >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 7 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 14 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Jackson KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow likely.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow 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%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    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%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

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

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow likely. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow 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. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
Jackson KY
 37.56°N 83.41°W (Elev. 791 ft)
3:01 am EST Jan 14, 2026
3am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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