Kentucky starts the day under a pale winter sun, and the air still bites at 34°F in Paducah. Frost clings to car roofs, and damp pavement near the river feels slick in shaded spots. Drivers crossing the Ohio River into Illinois should stay alert for patchy refreeze early.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, sunshine pushes highs near 59°F this afternoon with light southeast winds around 5 to 7 mph. The mild swing continues into Saturday, but clouds thicken by afternoon. Rain becomes likely after 3 p.m., with precipitation chances climbing to 60% before evening.
Steadier rain develops Saturday night, and the chance of precipitation reaches 100%. Showers linger into Sunday morning, when rainfall chances remain near 80% before tapering. Expect wet roads along I-24, U.S. 60, and routes through McCracken County. Plan extra travel time Sunday morning, especially near low-lying spots prone to ponding.
Temperatures stay well above freezing, limiting winter concerns for now. Still, this is peak flash-freeze season. If skies clear Sunday night and water remains on pavement, slick patches could form by early Monday in colder pockets.
Washington’s Birthday turns sunny with a high near 63°F. By Tuesday, highs surge toward 68°F under mostly cloudy skies. Midweek readings push into the lower 70s with gusty south winds up to 23 mph Wednesday. That signals a strong February thaw.
The 6–10 day outlook favors temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal across the central U.S. Spring vibes are building, even as rain dominates the pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky:
Today: Sunny, high 59°F.
Saturday: Rain likely after 3 p.m., high 59°F.
Sunday: Rain mainly before noon, high 56°F.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Sunny, high 63°F.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 68°F.
