Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Winchester KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Winchester KY
 37.93°N 84.22°W (Elev. 804 ft)
12:16 am EST Jan 19, 2026
1am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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