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.

Mostly Cloudy

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Economy IN

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 02:11am until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 02:11am until January 20, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °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 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Economy IN
 39.97°N 85.07°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
10:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
2am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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