Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23° N Lon: 85.66° W Elev: 545 ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 21 Jan 7:53 pm EST
Detailed forecast for

Jefferson County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy until early morning then clearing. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 20. Northwest winds up to 5 mph.
Friday
Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 20s. North winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Colder. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 10. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy. Chance of snow in the morning, then snow likely in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs around 17. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Heavy snow accumulations. Near steady temperature around 15. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Sunday
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs in the lower 20s.
Sunday Night
Colder. Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow showers in the evening. Lows around 4.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs around 17.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows near zero.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.
Tuesday Night
Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 20s.



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