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Eastern Kentucky Weather Alert: Lows Near 25° This Weekend, Frost Risk Nov 7-8
JACKSON, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents could experience a dramatic temperature change this weekend as afternoon highs in the 70s Thursday give way to overnight lows as cold as 25 degrees by Saturday
By Caleb Mercer · 2026-11-05T10:39:25.727Z
JACKSON, KY – Eastern Kentucky residents could experience a dramatic temperature change this weekend as afternoon highs in the 70s Thursday give way to overnight lows as cold as 25 degrees by Saturday night, bringing the potential for frost and freezing conditions across parts of the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, clouds will gradually clear Thursday, November 5, before another cold front moves through eastern Kentucky on Friday, introducing colder air and a chance of scattered showers.
Cold Front Brings Cooler Temperatures Friday Thursday will remain relatively warm, with afternoon highs ranging from 65 to 74 degrees and overnight lows between 39 and 49 degrees.
Rain chances will decrease throughout the day as skies gradually clear.
Conditions will change Friday, November 6, as a cold front crosses the region.
Mostly cloudy skies are expected, with scattered showers possible primarily across northern portions of eastern Kentucky.
Afternoon temperatures will reach 59 to 69 degrees before colder air settles into the region overnight.
Friday night temperatures could fall between 32 and 43 degrees.
Temperatures Drop Into the 20s This Weekend Saturday, November 7, will bring mostly sunny skies, but temperatures will remain noticeably cooler, with highs ranging from 53 to 59 degrees.
The biggest concern arrives Saturday night into Sunday morning as temperatures fall between 25 and 38 degrees.
These conditions could produce frost and freezing temperatures, especially in colder valleys and rural communities.
Residents with sensitive outdoor plants should consider taking precautions before temperatures fall below freezing.
Sunday, November 8, is expected to begin with areas of frost before sunshine returns.
Afternoon highs should recover slightly, reaching 56 to 63 degrees.
Despite the colder mornings, the weekend forecast calls for generally dry conditions after Friday's frontal passage.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts for localized frost and freezing conditions as the weekend approaches.