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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Whitesville KY

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    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

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
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. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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)
4:41 am CST Jan 16, 2026
5am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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