Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1130 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

KYZ088-107-109-110-112-113-115-117>120-280800-
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Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Paintsville,
Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Inez, Coal Run,
Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1130 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...Scattered Snow Showers With Light Accumulations Through the
Early Morning Hours...

Scattered to numerous snow showers with fluffy dendritic
snowflakes will create reduced visibility, as well as minor
accumulations through the early morning hours. A few locations
may see light snow accumulations of around one-half inch. Snow
showers will diminish to flurries towards dawn as skies begin to
partially clear.

Those traveling overnight should exercise caution, slow down and
allow extra time to reach your destination.

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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

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