Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains into the Mid-South beginning Friday, spreading eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and New England this weekend. An Arctic front will bring frigid temperatures and gusty winds that will lead to dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stuart Powell Field Airport (KDVK)

Lat: 37.58°NLon: 84.77°WElev: 1022ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Lancaster KY

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 01:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light west wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 1am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1pm.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light west wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Northeast wind around 10 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Lancaster KY
 37.57°N 84.59°W (Elev. 856 ft)
1:32 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
1pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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