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.

A Few Clouds

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Jackson KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Jackson KY
 37.56°N 83.38°W (Elev. 787 ft)
12:31 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
12pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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