Kentucky skies are brightening over Louisville this morning, and a cool 40s start is already giving way to filtered sunshine. Pavement remains dry for the commute, but changes arrive later today.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, temperatures climb to around 57 degrees this afternoon under partly sunny skies. Winds turn southwest at 5 to 9 mph. A 10 percent chance of showers develops after 5 p.m., signaling a gradual shift toward wetter conditions tonight.
Clouds thicken this evening as scattered showers move in. Lows fall to around 35 degrees by early Thursday. While no snow is expected, colder pockets north of the Ohio River could feel sharply brisk by daybreak. Drivers along I-65 and I-64 should stay alert for damp spots late tonight into early Thursday.
Thursday brings a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with highs near 51. Skies clear Thursday night, and temperatures dip to 33. That sets up a classic late-winter flash freeze setup if roads remain wet. Watch for slick bridges early Friday.
Sunshine dominates Friday with highs near 60. Clear skies Friday night drop temperatures to 40, then a stronger spring push builds for the weekend. Saturday reaches 64 under full sun. Sunday turns slightly cooler, near 51, with a small shower chance returning.
Early next week trends unsettled with additional rain chances Monday and Tuesday. Longer-range signals into early March favor above-normal temperatures returning late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky:
Today: Partly sunny, high 57.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 51.
Friday: Sunny, high 60.
Saturday: Sunny, high 64.
Sunday: Slight chance of showers, high 51.
