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 >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 3:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lexington KY

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:00pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as 6. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington KY
 38.05°N 84.46°W (Elev. 1027 ft)
4:17 am EST Jan 19, 2026
4am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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