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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Knox KY

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as 1. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Knox KY
 37.89°N 85.97°W (Elev. 699 ft)
4:17 am EST Jan 19, 2026
4am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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