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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond Municipal Airport (KRID)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 84.84°WElev: 1140ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 21 Jan 7:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Richmond IN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richmond IN
 39.83°N 84.89°W (Elev. 935 ft)
Last Update:
6:25 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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