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 >

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.44 in (1031.6 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Shelbyville KY

Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -3. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Shelbyville KY
 38.3°N 85.26°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:36 am EST Jan 20, 2026
3am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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