Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Mostly Cloudy

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 10 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 15 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Royalton KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of flurries after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of snow showers before 2am, then a chance of flurries after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Royalton KY
 37.69°N 83°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
12:20 am EST Jan 15, 2026
1am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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