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

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.42 in (1031.0 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Louisville KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as 3. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Louisville KY
 38.24°N 85.72°W (Elev. 499 ft)
12:12 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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