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 >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1029.0 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Ophir KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 7. Light west wind.

    Low: 7 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16. Light south wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 7. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Ophir KY
 37.87°N 83.07°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
1:56 am EST Jan 20, 2026
3am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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