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 >

Current conditions at

Lexington Blue Grass Airport (KLEX)

Lat: 38.03° N Lon: 84.61° W Elev: 955 ft.

Fair

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.41 in (1031.2 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 20 Jan 3:54 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Franklin County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Not as cold. Mostly clear. Lows around 19. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Not as cold. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the evening. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 40. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.
Friday
Colder. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s.
Friday Night
Colder. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Lows around 7. Chance of snow 30 percent.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs around 19.
Saturday Night
Snow likely in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows around 10. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning, then slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 20s. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 8.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 20s.



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