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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM)

Lat: 38.22°NLon: 83.59°WElev: 1047ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed W 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Hillsboro KY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of sprinkles after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of sprinkles after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Hillsboro KY
 38.25°N 83.68°W (Elev. 751 ft)
Last Update:
11:16 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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