LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) — A bitterly cold stretch of weather continues into the start of the new week, with little relief expected over the next several days.
Sunday Night: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
Mostly cloudy skies will dominate the evening, with some clearing overnight. Conditions will be very cold and breezy, with lows settling into the low 20s. Wind chills may dip into the single digits at times.
Monday: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
Partly cloudy skies will greet the morning, followed by increasing sunshine during the afternoon. It will remain very cold and breezy, with highs in the mid to upper 20s for most areas. Southern Kentucky could see temperatures reach the low 30s. Wind chills will stay harsh, only climbing into the teens. Clear skies arrive Monday night as temperatures turn bitterly cold, with lows in the mid to upper single digits and wind chills dropping to between 0 and 5 degrees below zero.
Tuesday
Sunshine will be plentiful early in the day, with a few clouds developing in the afternoon. Another cold day is expected, with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Tuesday night will feature mostly clear skies, very cold temperatures in the low 20s, and wind chills falling back into the teens.
Wednesday: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
Skies will be mainly cloudy, with a chance for an isolated rain shower. Highs will move closer to average, reaching the low to mid 40s. Winds will be gusty at times, with gusts of 25 to 35 mph. After midnight Wednesday night, a mix of rain and snow showers is expected, with lows in the low to mid 30s.
Thursday: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY
Partly cloudy conditions are expected, along with the possibility of a few flurries or a stray rain shower. Highs will range from the upper 30s to low 40s. Partly cloudy skies continue Thursday night, with lows in the low to mid 20s and wind chills dropping into the teens.
Friday
Mostly cloudy skies will remain, with a few flurries possible. Highs will be in the low to mid 30s, while southern Kentucky could reach the upper 30s. Overnight lows will fall into the mid to upper teens.
Next Weekend
Very cold conditions are expected next weekend, along with the potential for a couple of inches of snow. Snow showers are possible both days, a system that will continue to be monitored in the coming week. High temperatures are forecast to stay in the upper teens to low 20s.
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