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

Hancock County Airport-Ron Lewis Field (KKY8)

Lat: 37.95°NLon: 86.86°WElev: 412ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 16 Jan 2:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Leopold IN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and flurries before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain and flurries before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of rain between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Leopold IN
 38.04°N 86.64°W (Elev. 650 ft)
3:11 am CST Jan 16, 2026
3am CST Jan 16, 2026-6pm CST Jan 22, 2026
 
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