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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Fayette County Airport (KI23)

Lat: 39.57°NLon: 83.42°WElev: 980ft.

Overcast

18°F

-8°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.16 in
Dewpoint	10°F (-12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	4°F (-16°C)
Last update	30 Dec 8:35 am EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Cynthiana OH

Today
High: 28 °F
Flurries
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 23 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Likely
New Year's Day
High: 29 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Flurries likely before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tonight

A chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

New Year's Day

Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 6 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.