Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Fort Knox KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of flurries before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain between 2am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of flurries before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A chance of flurries before 3pm, then a chance of sprinkles between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain between 2am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Fort Knox KY
 37.89°N 86°W (Elev. 764 ft)
4:11 am EST Jan 16, 2026
4am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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