Kentucky – A sharp, frosty edge clings to the predawn air across Louisville as calm winds settle over rooftops and mist forms in quiet pockets near the Ohio River. Damp pavement reflects the dim glow of streetlights, creating a chilled but steady start for early commuters. Travelers on I-64 and I-71 should expect easy conditions early, though gusty breezes return later.
According to the National Weather Service Louisville office, sunshine strengthens quickly this morning as southwesterly flow lifts temperatures into the upper 60s. According to forecasters, today offers a valuable window for outdoor errands, leaf cleanup, and early Thanksgiving travel prep before conditions turn unsettled through the weekend. Residents should secure lightweight yard items and watch for brief afternoon wind surges.
According to NWS guidance, Saturday starts partly sunny before clouds thicken into the evening. A small disturbance may trigger scattered showers after sunset, especially west of downtown along the I-64 corridor. Sunday turns bright again with highs near the upper 50s and calmer winds—a prime opportunity for outdoor decorating and short-range travel. The quiet stretch ends quickly.
A stronger system approaches Monday, bringing widespread showers and a notable increase in rainfall by nightfall. Moisture deepens across the Ohio Valley, raising the potential for slick roads and slower commutes into Tuesday. To be fair, Louisville remains too warm for any early snow chance, but colder air building across the upper Midwest hints at a broader “Winter Tease” pattern. That shift may send sharper temperature swings toward Kentucky closer to Thanksgiving.
Travelers heading north toward Indiana, Ohio, or Michigan should monitor updates. Those regions already saw their first flakes and may experience fast rain-to-snow changeovers next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, KY:
Fri: 68/57 – Sunny; breezy southwest wind on I-64.
Sat: 72/48 – Partly sunny; evening showers possible.
Sun: 58/36 – Sunny; calm travel window.
Mon: 57/43 – Increasing clouds; showers develop late.
Tue: 55/42 – Rain likely; slower travel early.
