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

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Thelma KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 5am.  Low around 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °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 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 5am. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Thelma KY
 37.81°N 82.76°W (Elev. 636 ft)
2:44 am EST Jan 16, 2026
3am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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