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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Waddy KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Waddy KY
 38.18°N 85.07°W (Elev. 896 ft)
6:31 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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