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.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.39 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 12:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Richmond KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 20. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 8. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 20. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Richmond KY
 37.76°N 84.41°W (Elev. 932 ft)
12:12 am EST Jan 20, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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