Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 9:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Irvine KY

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely.  Low around 55. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 55. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Irvine KY
 37.67°N 83.99°W (Elev. 643 ft)
7:37 am EST Feb 18, 2026
9am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database