Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Bighill KY

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

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 2. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • 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 three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 2. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 22. Northeast wind 6 to 8 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 three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Bighill KY
 37.57°N 84.2°W (Elev. 787 ft)
4:51 am EST Jan 22, 2026
5am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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