Kentucky — Cold air bites hard this morning as a stiff north wind moves through the Ohio Valley. Breath hangs visibly in the air, and untreated pavement already feels slick underfoot.
An Arctic front is pushing through central Kentucky and southern Indiana today, bringing periods of light snow and dangerous cold. Snow amounts stay modest, generally a dusting to one inch, but even light accumulation may cause trouble on bridges, ramps, and shaded roads. Conditions may deteriorate quickly after midday as temperatures remain locked below freezing.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect around Louisville and nearby southern Indiana communities. Wind chills dip as low as 10 to 12 degrees below zero at times. Prolonged exposure increases the risk of hypothermia, especially for anyone outdoors without proper protection.
Drivers should slow down and plan extra time on I-64, I-65, and I-71. Flash freezing remains a concern this time of year. Snow can melt briefly, then refreeze as the sun fades, leaving invisible ice behind. Plan ahead if traveling later today or tonight.
Cold conditions persist into the weekend. Saturday stays mostly dry, but temperatures remain bitter, with morning wind chills near zero. Sunday brings limited sunshine and continued cold, though winds ease slightly. Another system may bring light snow or a wintry mix early next week, keeping winter impacts in play through Tuesday.
Meteorologists are also watching longer-range trends. While precipitation chances drop after midweek, cold air remains entrenched across much of the Midwest and Ohio Valley. The Great Lakes remain heavily iced, reinforcing colder patterns downstream.
Five-Day Outlook: Louisville, Kentucky
• Today: Light snow, very cold, high near 23
• Saturday: Chance of flurries, high near 19
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 26
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 33
• Tuesday: Chance of rain and snow, high near 38
