Weather Forecast for Lexington

Kentucky, United States of America

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Current Weather - Lexington: -4°C

Kentucky, United States of America

Clear

Feels like -10°C

Wind

14 km/h S

Humidity

47%

Pressure

1026 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

16 km

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Moderate or heavy snow showers

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

High

4°C

Low

-6°C

Rain Chance

81%

Hourly Forecast

Light freezing rain -2°C
09:00
Moderate snow -0°C
10:00
Patchy light snow 1°C
11:00
Sunny 2°C
12:00
Patchy rain nearby 3°C
13:00
Light snow 4°C
14:00
Patchy rain nearby 4°C
15:00
Light snow 4°C
16:00
Moderate snow 3°C
17:00
Overcast 2°C
18:00
Overcast 2°C
19:00
Light sleet 2°C
20:00
Overcast 2°C
21:00
Overcast 3°C
22:00
Overcast 2°C
23:00
Jan 22

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

35 km/h

Humidity

70%

Precipitation

6 mm

UV Index

0

Visibility

9 km

Rain Chance

81%

Snow Chance

10%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

07:50 AM

Sunset

05:49 PM

Moonrise

09:33 AM

Moonset

08:55 PM

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Moon Illumination

5%

Air Quality

PM2.5

6.4

μg/m³

PM10

6.6

μg/m³

NO₂

6.8

μg/m³

O₃

67

μg/m³

SO₂

4.4

μg/m³

CO

189.2

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 3:20PM EST until January 21 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY

Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue Jan 20, 03:20 PM - Jan 21, 05:15 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Precipitation is expected to develop across the advisory area early Wednesday morning and will likely be in the form of freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Some snow may mix after sunrise. Additionally, road temperatures are expected to be well below freezing overnight and what precipiation falls will likely freeze on contact resulting in slick road conditions. Conditions will improve by mid-late morning as surface temperatures warm to above freezing. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 8:26PM EST until January 21 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY

Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Hancock; Breckinridge; Meade; Ohio; Grayson; Hardin; Bullitt; Jefferson; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Spencer; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Nelson; Washington; Mercer; Jessamine; Clark; Larue Jan 20, 08:26 PM - Jan 21, 06:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Precipitation is expected to develop across the advisory area early Wednesday morning and will likely be in the form of freezing drizzle and freezing rain. Some snow may mix after sunrise. Additionally, road temperatures are expected to be well below freezing overnight and what precipiation falls will likely freeze on contact resulting in slick road conditions. Conditions will improve by mid-late morning as surface temperatures warm to above freezing. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Special Weather Statement issued January 20 at 9:44PM EST by NWS Jackson KY

Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan; Estill; Powell; Menifee; Rockcastle; Jackson Jan 20, 09:44 PM - Jan 21, 05:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

There is a chance of a brief light wintry mix of precipitation after dawn on Wednesday 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 on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses as well as walkways. Those traveling on Wednesday morning should exercise caution and allow extra time to reach your destination.

Event: Special Weather Statement Certainty: Observed Category: Met