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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Mostly Cloudy

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 1:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Fairdale KY

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

    Overnight: Scattered flurries between 4am and 5am, then isolated snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered sprinkles between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    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 and cold, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered flurries between 4am and 5am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered sprinkles between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Fairdale KY
 38.13°N 85.79°W (Elev. 459 ft)
7:32 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
2am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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