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.

Fair

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 9:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Economy IN

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 09:52pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 09:52pm until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
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Point Forecast:
Economy IN
 39.97°N 85.07°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
7:58 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
9pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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