Kentucky – Cold air bites early this morning as frost coats parked cars and sidewalks shine under streetlights. The chill feels stubborn now, but change is already lining up behind it.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, temperatures hovered near 21°F before sunrise with light east winds. Wind chills dipped into the teens, creating localized icy patches on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets. Skies remain mostly cloudy, and highs struggle into the low 30s today.
Travel impacts stay isolated but real. Drivers should watch for slick spots through midmorning, especially where yesterday’s moisture lingered. Once the sun gains strength, conditions improve slowly, though melting remains limited.
Tonight stays cold but calmer. Lows settle into the mid-20s before a noticeable shift begins Monday. Sunshine breaks out, and temperatures rebound sharply, climbing into the mid-40s by afternoon. That warming accelerates into Tuesday, when Louisville pushes into the upper 50s under partly sunny skies.
This rapid February thaw comes with trade-offs. As temperatures rise, melting during the day may refreeze at night early in the week. Plan for slick patches after sunset, especially on elevated roadways.
By Tuesday night, moisture returns. A chance of showers develops after midnight, with clouds thickening ahead of a weak system. Wednesday stays mild, topping out near the mid-40s, before cooler air slips back in Wednesday night.
Looking farther out, Thursday brings another subtle winter reminder. A slight chance of rain mixing with snow appears late in the day as temperatures hover near the low 40s. Impacts look limited for now, but timing could matter if colder air arrives faster.
Beyond midweek, signals in the 6–10 day window point toward above-normal temperatures across the Ohio Valley. A broader thaw is taking shape, even as winter refuses to fully release its grip.
Take it slow this morning, enjoy the warming trend ahead, and stay alert for midweek changes. How slick did roads feel where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high 33°F
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 57°F
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 46°F
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain/snow, high 43°F
