Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 23 Jan 1:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Winter Storm Warning January 24, 01:00am until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northeast wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northeast wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 14. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind 8 to 13 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northeast wind around 14 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 14. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY
 38.04°N 84.6°W (Elev. 932 ft)
12:21 am EST Jan 23, 2026
2am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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