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

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Overcast

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 16 Jan 6:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Louisville KY

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then rain likely between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 18 °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 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 14 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then rain likely between midnight and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Louisville KY
 38.26°N 85.75°W (Elev. 420 ft)
5:41 am EST Jan 16, 2026
6am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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