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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	7°F (-14°C)
Last update	16 Jan 3:54 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

Overnight
Low: 17 °F
Chance
Flurries
Friday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 22 °F
Cold
Monday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of flurries after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph.

Friday

A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 4pm, then a chance of snow between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

M.L.King Day

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 5.