Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Fair

17°F

-8°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	9°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	7°F (-14°C)
Last update	16 Jan 2:54 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Lexington, Blue Grass Airport KY

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 04:00am until January 16, 10:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Overnight
Low: 16 °F
Chance
Flurries
Friday
High: 42 °F
Chance Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 16 °F
Partly Cloudy
M.L.King Day
High: 22 °F
Cold
Monday Night
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of flurries after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday

A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of sprinkles and snow between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Wind chill values as low as 9. South wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 32. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

M.L.King Day

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 22.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 5.