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 >

Current conditions at

Stuart Powell Field Airport (KDVK)

Lat: 37.58°NLon: 84.77°WElev: 1022ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Lancaster KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then scattered sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then scattered rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then scattered sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then scattered rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Lancaster KY
 37.68°N 84.58°W (Elev. 801 ft)
7:32 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
11pm EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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