Kentucky wakes up to a biting 31-degree chill and quiet streets, but clouds are thickening fast over Louisville. By midafternoon, light rain begins to spot windshields, and wet pavement will become the bigger story heading into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, highs reach 59 degrees today with a 20% chance of rain developing after 4 p.m. South winds increase to 5 to 7 mph, pulling milder February air into the Ohio Valley.
Rain becomes widespread tonight, with chances climbing to 100%. Forecasters expect between a quarter and half inch of rainfall by Sunday. Drivers along I-64, I-65 and the Gene Snyder Freeway should prepare for slick conditions and reduced visibility.
Rain continues Sunday, mainly before 1 p.m., with highs near 52 degrees. East winds shift north during the day as a cold front moves through. Conditions improve by evening, and skies partially clear with lows dropping to around 38 degrees.
That temperature dip is close enough to trigger isolated slick spots on untreated surfaces late Sunday night. This is prime flash-freeze season. If pavement stays damp, bridges and overpasses could turn briefly icy by early Monday.
President’s Day brings mostly sunny skies and a rebound to 58 degrees. The warming trend continues into midweek, with highs near 63 Tuesday and 69 Wednesday under mostly cloudy skies.
Long-range guidance points to above-normal temperatures through late week, signaling early spring vibes across Kentucky and southern Indiana. Traveling Sunday? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
Today: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain late, high 59.
Sunday: Rain, high 52.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 58.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 69.
