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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

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Jamestown KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 3am. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Jamestown KY
 36.99°N 85.07°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
Last Update:
3:01 am CST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 22, 2026-6pm CST Jan 28, 2026
 
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