Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Whitesville KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of flurries before 3am, then a chance of flurries after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of flurries before 3am, then a chance of flurries after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Whitesville KY
 37.62°N 86.84°W (Elev. 440 ft)
1:46 am CST Jan 16, 2026
1am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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