Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. Read More >

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Special Weather Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
320 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville,
Burnside, Somerset, London, Sandy Hook, West Liberty,
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson,
Booneville, and Manchester
320 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...A Brief Wintry Mix Possible This Morning...

There is a chance of a brief light wintry mix of precipitation
after dawn this morning. At the same time, temperatures are
expected to warm into the 30s. If the precipitation does
materialize, slick spots could develop on roadways, particularly
elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, as well as
walkways. Temperatures will rise enough to eliminate the threat
by noon.

Those traveling this morning should exercise caution and allow
extra time to reach your destination.

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JP/GREIF

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Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

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