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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 9:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Morehead 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: Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a temperature falling to around 22 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, 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)
7:40 am EST Jan 19, 2026
9am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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