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

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 16, 04:00 AM EST until January 16, 10:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	8°F (-13°C)
Last update	16 Jan 12:54 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 04:00am until January 16, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Overnight
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 43 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Scattered
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Showers
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 24 °F
Cold
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 24 °F
Cold
Monday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday

Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then scattered sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then scattered rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 24.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

M.L.King Day

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 6.