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January 8-9, 2026: Rare January Flash Flooding and Strong Winds

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41° N Lon: 86.95° W Elev: 604 ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.19 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Jan 7:54 pm EST

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Detailed forecast for

Benton County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. East winds around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Blustery with highs in the upper 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers, mainly in the evening. Snow accumulation up to half an inch. Blustery with lows in the lower 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Blustery with highs in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 40s.

Monday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the lower 30s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.