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.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 14 Jan 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ophir KY

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of flurries between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 7 to 9 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 7am.  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 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then 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 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of flurries between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of flurries before 7am. 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 15. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ophir KY
 37.91°N 83°W (Elev. 709 ft)
12:01 am EST Jan 14, 2026
2am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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