Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 11 Jan 5:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Emerson KY

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Emerson KY
 38.44°N 83.2°W (Elev. 1175 ft)
4:41 am EST Jan 11, 2026
6am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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