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

Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport (KSYM)

Lat: 38.22°NLon: 83.59°WElev: 1047ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Wellington KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as 2. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Wellington KY
 37.99°N 83.48°W (Elev. 1194 ft)
9:46 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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