Louisville, KY – Holiday lights sway and leaves swirl down neighborhood streets as powerful winds race through the Ohio Valley this morning. Gusts near 40 mph will continue across southern Indiana and central Kentucky, setting up a windy, unsettled stretch that could end with a touch of December snow before the weekend.
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Louisville warn that strong southwest winds will persist through the afternoon before easing slightly tonight. Drivers along I-65 and I-64 should use caution — especially those operating high-profile vehicles — as crosswinds could affect control on open roadways and bridges.
By Thursday evening, colder air rushes in behind a front, dropping temperatures into the 30s and setting the stage for rain changing to snow late Thursday into Friday. While accumulations look light, forecasters say even a dusting on colder surfaces could make early-morning travel slippery.
Heading into the weekend, temperatures dip sharply, with lows near the low 20s by Saturday morning, and wind chills possibly in the teens. The first half of next week looks calmer but seasonably cold — a reminder that winter’s pattern is taking hold across the Ohio Valley.
Five-Day Outlook (Louisville, KY):
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 34°F.
- Friday: Light snow possible, high 41°F, low 23°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 34°F, low 12°F.
- Sunday: Mostly clear, high 22°F, low 10°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 41°F.
