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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

West Prestonsburg KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Prestonsburg KY
 37.66°N 82.86°W (Elev. 883 ft)
7:40 am EST Jan 19, 2026
8am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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