Kentucky – Kentucky wakes to steel-gray skies and a sharp bite in the air, with breath puffing white along quiet streets. The cold settles deep early, but change is already lining up.
Temperatures in Paducah sit near the upper 20s this morning, with wind chills in the teens. According to the National Weather Service, clouds thin through the morning, allowing sunshine to slowly warm the region. Highs climb into the mid-30s, though it stays brisk with north winds gusting at times.
Roads remain dry, but cold pavement can catch drivers off guard. Bridges and shaded spots may feel slick early, especially along I-24 and U.S. 60. Plan extra minutes if traveling before late morning.
Tonight brings another hard chill. Lows drop into the mid-teens under partly cloudy skies. Any moisture left from daytime thawing can refreeze quickly, raising the risk for patchy ice before sunrise.
Thursday continues the slow climb. Sunshine mixes with passing clouds, and highs reach the mid-30s again. Winds ease by afternoon, making conditions feel more manageable despite February cold lingering.
Friday flips the pattern. Sunshine takes control, and temperatures surge into the low 50s. Coats feel optional by afternoon, and travel conditions improve across western Kentucky. Friday night cools back into the upper 20s, but without significant impacts.
The weekend trends brighter and milder. Saturday stays sunny with highs in the mid-40s. Sunday pushes warmer, reaching the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. Outdoor plans look favorable, though mornings remain cool.
Looking ahead, early next week holds onto the mild trend, with temperatures staying above normal for early February. Signs of a broader warming pattern continue into the 6–10 day window. Feeling the freeze lift where you are this morning?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
- Today: Decreasing clouds, high near 35°
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 35°
- Friday: Sunny, high near 52°
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 44°
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 55°
