Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Winchester KY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow likely after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 10. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 6. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 10. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 3am, then a chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 4am. Low around 32. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 6. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Winchester KY
 38.02°N 84.27°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
5:41 am EST Jan 16, 2026
7am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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