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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Richmond KY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow between 2am and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am.  Low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow between 2am and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Richmond KY
 37.75°N 84.21°W (Elev. 948 ft)
5:41 am EST Jan 16, 2026
7am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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