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

Richmond Municipal Airport (KRID)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 84.84°WElev: 1140ft.

Light Snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 17 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Connersville IN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 07:00am until January 20, 09:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A slight chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
M.L.King Day
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Connersville IN
 39.71°N 85.13°W (Elev. 837 ft)
8:14 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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