Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
559 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

KYZ058-068-069-080-086-087-107-109>117-119-151400-
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Laurel-Knox-Bell-Johnson-Magoffin-Floyd-
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Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon,
McKee, Annville, London, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville,
Paintsville, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright,
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard,
Manchester, Hyden, and Inez
559 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...Slick Spots Possible on Untreated Roadways This Morning...

The combination moisture from precipitation last night and well
below freezing temperatures may lead to black ice and slippery
spots on untreated roadways this morning. Sheltered and elevated
surfaces will be most prone to have issues. The morning commute
could be affected.

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Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
559 AM EST Thu Jan 15 2026

...Slippery Spots and Snow Cover Possible on Untreated Roadways
This Morning, Especially at Higher Elevations...

The combination of a few lingering snow showers and well below
freezing temperatures will allow for black ice and slippery spots
on untreated roadways this morning. Roadways above 2,000 feet
will be most prone to have issues. The morning commute could be
affected.

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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

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