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 >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Athol KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Light west southwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athol KY
 37.55°N 83.55°W (Elev. 784 ft)
11:21 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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