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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 15 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Fern Creek KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as 1. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Fern Creek KY
 38.14°N 85.59°W (Elev. 686 ft)
3:07 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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