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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Partly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 2:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Crittenden KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 14 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crittenden KY
 38.77°N 84.62°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
12:45 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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