Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sitka KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Low around 55. Light south southwest wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

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

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Low around 55. Light south southwest wind. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Sitka KY
 37.88°N 82.84°W (Elev. 797 ft)
12:05 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
12pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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