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

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Blue River KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 1. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as 1. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Blue River KY
 37.59°N 82.9°W (Elev. 932 ft)
9:46 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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