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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
Richmond KY
 37.73°N 84.3°W (Elev. 991 ft)
6:31 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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