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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 30 Dec 7:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Williamstown KY

  • Today

    Today: Flurries likely before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Flurries
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Flurries likely before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williamstown KY
 38.64°N 84.57°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
7:31 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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