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

Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM)

Lat: 38.22°NLon: 83.59°WElev: 1047ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Morehead KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light south wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Morehead KY
 38.19°N 83.46°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
9:46 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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