JACKSON, Ky. – Thick fog draped over the hills of eastern Kentucky early this morning, cutting visibility to a few hundred feet and leaving windshields wet with condensation. By sunrise, roads from Monticello to Pikeville were slick with dew, prompting drivers to move slowly along U.S. 421 and the Hal Rogers Parkway as the season’s first true cold snap looms ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m., with visibilities improving by midmorning. After a brief stretch of sunshine, a strong November front will push through late Sunday into Monday, bringing rain that could mix with the first light snow of the season across higher ridges near the Virginia border. Temperatures will tumble from the 60s today into the 30s by Monday afternoon.
Travelers should prepare for reduced visibility this morning and slick, possibly slushy conditions by Monday night. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet urges caution on elevated and rural routes where temperatures may drop fastest. Residents planning Veterans Day events should brace for a brisk, windy chill and pack layers if ceremonies remain outdoors.
Forecasters hint this early system may be a “winter tease,” signaling the start of colder trends through mid-November. While accumulations look minor, even a dusting on grassy surfaces would mark the season’s first flakes for much of the region. After all, late fall’s warmth is fading fast, and colder air from the Plains will keep eastern Kentucky on the edge of winter through next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Jackson, KY:
Sat: 67/44 – Dense fog early; mostly sunny and mild.
Sun: 53/36 – Showers likely; turning cooler late.
Mon: 35/22 – Rain changing to snow; breezy and sharply colder.
Tue: 44/34 – Mostly sunny; crisp and breezy.
Wed: 58/40 – Bright and cool; dry for midweek travelers.
