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 >

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Moorefield KY

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 04:00am until January 16, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then scattered sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then scattered sprinkles between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Moorefield KY
 38.25°N 83.99°W (Elev. 899 ft)
7:32 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
1am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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