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

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.46 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 20 Jan 6:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE New Castle KY

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

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph.

    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

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as zero. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph.
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 after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE New Castle KY
 38.47°N 85.1°W (Elev. 696 ft)
6:26 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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