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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Bighill KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 8. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
Bighill KY
 37.57°N 84.23°W (Elev. 1447 ft)
6:31 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
12am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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