Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Light Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1002.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 14 Jan 4:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ashland KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ashland KY
 38.47°N 82.66°W (Elev. 600 ft)
3:51 pm EST Jan 14, 2026
5pm EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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