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

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Jan 8:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Waddy KY

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

    Tonight: Scattered flurries after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 6 to 11 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered flurries after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Waddy KY
 38.18°N 85.1°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
7:32 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
9pm EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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