Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 12:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Alpha KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Alpha KY
 36.76°N 84.98°W (Elev. 843 ft)
8:36 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
1am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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