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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Sitka KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 4. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as 4. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
Sitka KY
 37.88°N 82.84°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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