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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Louisville KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 10. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as 4. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as 4. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Louisville KY
 38.22°N 85.75°W (Elev. 492 ft)
6:31 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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