Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 13 Jan 9:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Hope KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of snow.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of snow. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of flurries between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Hope KY
 37.98°N 83.73°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
8:06 pm EST Jan 13, 2026
9pm EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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