Kentucky – Cold air tightens across central Kentucky this morning, sharpening the chill on sidewalks and leaving a dull gray sky overhead. The air feels brittle, and each breath carries a reminder that winter still has a firm grip on the Ohio Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, light snow flurries and spotty light snow remain possible late today into tonight. While accumulation should stay minimal, temperatures remain well below freezing, allowing even brief snow bursts to create slick spots during evening travel.
In Louisville, highs struggle to reach the mid-20s, with wind chills dipping into the single digits. Roads along I-64, I-65, and I-71 may see brief slick patches after sunset, especially on bridges and untreated ramps. Any snow that falls will stick quickly due to cold pavement.
The cold deepens heading into Friday and Saturday. Highs remain stuck in the teens and lower 20s, while nighttime lows drop into the single digits. Another quick-moving clipper system could bring additional flurries Friday night into Saturday, keeping winter travel concerns elevated despite light totals.
Sunday stays cold but quieter, with clouds breaking at times and highs near the mid-20s. Attention then shifts to Sunday night into Monday, when another system may bring light snow back into central Kentucky. Even small amounts could impact the Monday commute if temperatures remain below freezing.
This prolonged cold pattern ties into a broader Midwest freeze, reinforced by snow cover and ice farther north. Residents should limit time outdoors, dress in layers, and plan extra travel time during snow chances.
More advisories could be issued as systems approach.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
- Today: Mostly cloudy, flurries possible, high near 26°F.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, high near 23°F.
- Saturday: Cold with a slight snow chance, high near 17°F.
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high near 25°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, slight snow chance, high near 32°F.
