Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 21 G 31 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Lithopolis OH

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Lithopolis OH
 39.83°N 82.76°W (Elev. 797 ft)
5:19 am EST Jan 22, 2026
5am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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