Kentucky – The Ohio River steams faintly against the cold this morning as Louisville sits locked in deep February chill. The air bites hard, thermometers read near 12 degrees, and dry pavement can still hide icy patches in shaded spots.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, clouds increase today with highs struggling to reach the upper 20s. Calm winds early allow cold air to linger, keeping untreated roads slick through midmorning. Tonight stays cold, with lows in the mid-20s as moisture slowly returns.
Attention shifts to Friday morning. A brief window of snow showers and freezing rain is possible before late morning, especially north and east of downtown Louisville and across southern Indiana. While amounts stay light, even a thin glaze could impact the morning commute on I-64, I-65, and river bridges. Temperatures rise into the low 40s by afternoon, helping untreated surfaces improve.
Behind that system, colder air returns Friday night. Skies clear and temperatures fall into the upper teens, allowing any daytime melt to refreeze. Drivers should remain cautious early Saturday, when highs hold near 28 despite sunshine.
Sunday brings noticeable relief. Clouds increase, but highs rebound into the low 40s, easing winter stress across Jefferson County and nearby Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana. Monday turns even milder, with sunshine and highs near 50, signaling a broader pattern change.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across the Ohio Valley into mid-February. That suggests fewer winter hazards next week, though brief rain chances return as warmer air moves in.
For now, bundle up early, plan extra time Friday morning, and stay alert for flash freezing after sunset. Seeing icy spots where you drive? Let us know what conditions look like near you.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
• Today: Increasing clouds, very cold, high near 29
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 24
• Friday: Chance of wintry mix early, high near 41
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 28
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, milder, high near 41
