LOUISVILLE, Kentucky – A gray, misty start to Tuesday sets the tone for a wet midweek stretch across the Louisville metro, with steady showers expected to roll through Wednesday before a crisp, clear Halloween weekend takes hold. Pavement will stay damp much of Wednesday, making for slower drives across Jefferson County and along I-64, I-71, and I-65 through early Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, light sprinkles and fog this morning will give way to widespread rain by Wednesday. Gusty east winds up to 20 mph and steady showers could bring between a quarter and three-quarters of an inch of rainfall. Visibility will drop at times in fog and mist, especially near the riverfront and low-lying valleys. Drivers and morning commuters should plan extra travel time and keep headlights on through midday Wednesday.
Rain will taper off late Thursday as drier northwest winds sweep in. Skies clear quickly into Friday, bringing bright sunshine and highs in the upper 50s—perfect timing for Halloween events and evening trick-or-treating. Expect a light jacket or sweater under costumes, with temperatures falling toward 50 by dusk but no rain or strong winds to worry about.
The upcoming weekend turns cooler but quiet, ideal for outdoor cleanup or late-fall decorating. Saturday brings partly sunny skies and highs near 55, with a chance for light showers by Sunday afternoon as the next system brushes the Ohio Valley. Looking ahead, early November appears ready to usher in a sharper chill—a reminder that winter’s first cold snap isn’t far away.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Tue: 57/47 – Cloudy with spotty sprinkles; patchy fog early.
Wed: 50/45 – Rain likely; breezy east winds up to 20 mph.
Thu: 55/40 – Showers taper; skies clearing late.
Fri: 58/40 – Mostly sunny; cool and dry for Halloween evening.
Sat: 55/39 – Partly sunny; early sign of a colder November ahead.
