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

Hancock County Airport-Ron Lewis Field (KKY8)

Lat: 37.95°NLon: 86.86°WElev: 412ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:15 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Leopold IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 8. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 8. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Leopold IN
 38.04°N 86.64°W (Elev. 650 ft)
11:16 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
11pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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