Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	29.82 in
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	15°F (-9°C)
Last update	15 Jan 3:55 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Ophir KY

Overnight
Low: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Partly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 14 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

Thursday

A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of flurries between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

Friday

A chance of sprinkles between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of sprinkles with a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain before 9pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

M.L.King Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.