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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

Breckinridge County Airport (KI93)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 86.44°WElev: 732ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Jan 10:35 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Union Star KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light northwest wind.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Union Star KY
 37.9°N 86.45°W (Elev. 591 ft)
Last Update:
10:01 pm CST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CST Jan 21, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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