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Kentucky Weather Alert: Snow Showers, Lows Near 25° by Friday Nov 13
Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky should prepare for a dramatic weather change this week as temperatures climb near 70 degrees before a strong cold front brings widespread rain chances,
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-09T09:49:44.334Z
Jackson, KY – Residents across eastern Kentucky should prepare for a dramatic weather change this week as temperatures climb near 70 degrees before a strong cold front brings widespread rain chances, sharply colder air and the possibility of snow showers by Friday, November 13.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Jackson, dry weather will continue through much of Wednesday, with frost or freezing conditions possible in colder valley locations during the early morning hours through Tuesday.
Monday will feature mostly sunny skies with highs between 61 and 68 degrees. Overnight temperatures could fall to between 30 and 44 degrees.
Tuesday will be warmer, with afternoon highs reaching 65 to 70 degrees and dry conditions continuing across the region.
Rain Chances Jump to 80% Wednesday The weather pattern begins changing Wednesday, November 11, as a cold front approaches eastern Kentucky.
The NWS forecasts mostly sunny conditions early in the day before rain develops during the evening.
Precipitation chances increase from approximately 5% early Wednesday to as high as 80% later in the day.
Afternoon temperatures will remain relatively warm, reaching 63 to 71 degrees.
Cold Front Brings Sharp Temperature Drop Thursday, November 12, brings scattered to widespread rain showers as the cold front moves through the region.
Rain chances range from approximately 70% to 50%, while afternoon highs fall to between 52 and 59 degrees.
Thursday night temperatures could drop to between 27 and 37 degrees, setting the stage for a colder Friday.
Snow Showers Possible Friday By Friday, November 13, the NWS forecasts a mixture of rain and snow showers across eastern Kentucky.
Afternoon highs will reach only 41 to 46 degrees, a significant drop from Wednesday's temperatures near 70.
Friday night could bring lows between 25 and 33 degrees, with freezing conditions possible across much of the region.
The combination of colder air and lingering precipitation creates an opportunity for snow showers, although snowfall accumulations have not been specified.
Residents traveling through eastern Kentucky's higher elevations should monitor updated forecasts for changes in precipitation type and potential road conditions.