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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.

A Few Clouds

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Union KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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 11 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 10 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: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 32 °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 40.

    High: 40 °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 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. 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 32. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Union KY
 38.94°N 84.72°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
7:31 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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