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.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Jan 8:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Economy IN

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

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am.  Low around 8. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 11am. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 8. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 9 by 11am. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
Economy IN
 39.97°N 85.07°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
8:14 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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