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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 21 Jan 7:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Combs KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Combs KY
 37.65°N 84.05°W (Elev. 686 ft)
Last Update:
6:21 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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