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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03°NLon: 84.61°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.3 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Mar 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of sprinkles after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light southeast wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Frankfort, Capital City Airport KY
 38.19°N 84.9°W (Elev. 764 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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