Paducah, KY – Residents across western Kentucky should prepare for dangerously cold conditions tonight, with temperatures dropping near zero and the possibility of a few light flurries before morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, overnight lows will fall into the single digits, with some rural areas approaching zero degrees. While snowfall amounts are expected to be minimal, the combination of extreme cold and wind could create hazardous conditions, especially for early-morning travel and those without adequate heating.
Sunday will remain cold but dry, with daytime highs near 27 degrees, followed by a modest warm-up Monday into the upper 30s. However, forecasters are closely watching a system expected to arrive Tuesday, which could bring a wintry mix transitioning to rain.
The NWS says temperatures Tuesday should climb into the mid to upper 30s, making rain the dominant precipitation type. Still, residual cold surface temperatures could lead to localized freezing concerns, particularly during the morning hours. Officials note forecast confidence will improve as the system approaches.
Midweek conditions cool again, with highs dipping back into the low 30s Wednesday before rebounding slightly Thursday and Friday. No major winter storms are currently expected, but officials urge residents to stay weather-aware due to rapidly changing conditions.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution during overnight and early morning hours, and residents should take steps to protect pets, pipes, and vulnerable individuals from the extreme cold.
For location-specific forecasts, visit weather.gov/pah or enter your ZIP code on the National Weather Service website.
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