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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Light Snow

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 29 Dec 4:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Sparta KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Sparta KY
 38.65°N 84.83°W (Elev. 827 ft)
Last Update:
5:08 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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