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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fog/Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 2 Jan 9:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light north wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Light north wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light north wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Light north wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.19°N 84.9°W (Elev. 764 ft)
Last Update:
8:36 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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