Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. 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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KYZ088-118-120-151400-
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
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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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

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