Kentucky – A sharp chill hangs over western Kentucky as damp pavement glistens under gray skies, setting the stage for tricky travel early today. Moist air sliding over cold ground may briefly turn liquid into glaze, especially on bridges and untreated roads, before conditions ease later on.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, light freezing drizzle or a light snow mix cannot be ruled out this morning across southern Illinois and southwest Indiana, with another window for patchy freezing drizzle possible later today across western Kentucky. Temperatures hover near the freezing mark, making even light precipitation impactful.
In Paducah, calm winds and temperatures in the upper 20s create an environment where moisture lingers. Roads may look only wet at first, but slick spots can develop quickly. KYTC crews are monitoring major routes, though side streets, parking lots, and river bridges remain vulnerable. Drivers should reduce speed and allow extra stopping distance, especially through the afternoon commute.
By midweek, skies brighten and conditions turn quieter. Wednesday brings sunshine but stays cold, followed by a modest warmup Thursday. That warming trend becomes more noticeable heading into Friday, when highs climb into the 50s. To be fair, melting during the day can still refreeze at night, a classic February hazard that catches drivers off guard.
Looking ahead, longer-range outlooks point to above-normal temperatures later next week. With the Great Lakes still heavily frozen, any sustained thaw could shift regional weather patterns, opening the door to more active systems later in February. For now, winter still has a firm grip on western Kentucky.
Traveling today or later this evening? Tell us what road conditions you’re seeing around Paducah.
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
- Today: Chance of drizzle, high near 41°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 33°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 36°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 52°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 46°F
