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.

Fair and Breezy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed W 21 G 32 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Waddy 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 24. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 7. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 6 to 14 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Waddy KY
 38.18°N 85.1°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
3:07 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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