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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington, Jim Kelly Field Airport (KLXN)

Lat: 40.79°NLon: 99.78°WElev: 2415ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 27 Jan 3:35 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Moorefield NE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -3. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Moorefield NE
 40.77°N 100.33°W
Last Update:
3:18 am CST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 27, 2026-6pm CST Feb 2, 2026
 
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