Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 13 Jan 10:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Sitka KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of flurries between 8pm and 9pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of flurries before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of flurries between 8pm and 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of flurries before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Sitka KY
 37.88°N 82.87°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
10:36 pm EST Jan 13, 2026
10pm EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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