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.

Mostly Cloudy

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 5:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Richmond KY

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  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 chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest 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 and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • 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
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. 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 chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
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 42.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Richmond KY
 37.76°N 84.41°W (Elev. 932 ft)
5:41 am EST Jan 16, 2026
6am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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