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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 16, 04:00 AM EST until January 16, 10:00 AM EST

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 Chill	9°F (-13°C)
Last update	15 Jan 8:54 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Frankfort KY

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Scattered
Flurries
Friday
High: 43 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Isolated
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 25 °F
Cold
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 24 °F
Cold
Monday Night
Low: 6 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered flurries after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Friday

Scattered snow showers before 3pm, then scattered sprinkles between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday

Sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

M.L.King Day

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 6.