Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fayette County Airport (KI23)

Lat: 39.57°NLon: 83.42°WElev: 980ft.

Fair

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-7°F (-22°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Octa OH

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 12:27am until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 12:27am until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 14 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Octa OH
 39.62°N 83.67°W (Elev. 1056 ft)
10:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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