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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

West Point KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 5. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 5. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as 5. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. 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 chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
West Point KY
 37.98°N 85.97°W (Elev. 466 ft)
6:31 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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