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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE New Castle KY

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 10:00pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 7. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -2. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE New Castle KY
 38.47°N 85.1°W (Elev. 696 ft)
4:16 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
4pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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