Paducah, KY – A sharp chill will sweep into the lower Ohio Valley this weekend as post-Thanksgiving travelers face changing skies and the first true taste of December. By Saturday evening, brisk winds and dropping temperatures could turn steady rain into a slushy mix — the kind that makes highways glisten and travel tricky after sunset.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday’s high will reach the mid-40s before colder air rushes in overnight. Showers are likely through late evening, with a 70% chance of rain changing to snow as readings dip into the lower 30s. Drivers heading north on I-24 or Route 60 should plan for reduced visibility and possible slick bridges late Saturday through early Sunday.
Sunday will stay cold and breezy, with highs barely touching 40°F and flurries possible into the afternoon. Winds from the northwest will make it feel even colder, signaling the arrival of the broader December cold snap forecast across much of the Midwest and Great Lakes. Meteorologists say the system marks the leading edge of a below-normal temperature pattern expected to persist through next week.
By Monday and Tuesday, highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s could bring scattered light snow or frost to morning commutes. Even brief dustings could lead to black ice early in the day. Residents are urged to secure outdoor pipes, keep winter gear handy, and check on vulnerable neighbors as the chill deepens.
Five-Day Outlook (Paducah, KY)
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 42°F.
Saturday: Rain changing to snow, high 44°F, low 31°F.
Sunday: Chance of snow showers, high 40°F, low 23°F.
Monday: Partly cloudy, high 38°F, slight snow chance.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
