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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

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 21 Jan 11:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Ford KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 01:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Ford KY
 37.93°N 84.3°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
12:21 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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