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.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 6:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport 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: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
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 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.19°N 84.9°W (Elev. 764 ft)
6:31 am EST Jan 19, 2026
7am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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