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 >

Current conditions at

Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM)

Lat: 38.22°NLon: 83.59°WElev: 1047ft.

A Few Clouds

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Salt Lick KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 5. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then snow.  Low around 31. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °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, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 5. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then snow. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Salt Lick KY
 38.04°N 83.58°W (Elev. 899 ft)
11:46 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
1am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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