Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 16 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE New Castle KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 01:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 17. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 9. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 17. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, 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)
4:01 am EST Jan 22, 2026
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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