Louisville, Kentucky – Slick patches could develop on bridges along I-64 and I-71 before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow or a rain-snow mix brushes northern Kentucky, but temperatures climbing 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages will turn most areas wet and mild by midday.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Kentucky falls within a 40 to 50 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday. That enhanced storm track stretches from the Gulf Coast into the Ohio Valley and Midwest, increasing the likelihood of multiple systems bringing rounds of rain as February winds down.
In Louisville, where average highs this time of year sit in the mid-40s, afternoon temperatures next week may surge into the upper 50s and even low 60s. Lexington and Bowling Green could see similar warmth, especially along the I-65 and I-75 corridors. Northern counties near the Ohio River may experience brief pre-dawn snow before a rapid change to rain. Eastern Kentucky, including areas along the Mountain Parkway, could see patchy slick spots early before temperatures rebound.
The broader outlook favors above-normal warmth across much of the eastern United States, while cooler air lingers across parts of the West. That contrast keeps the jet stream active over the Ohio Valley, supporting periodic rainfall.
Drivers should allow extra travel time during early morning hours, clear storm drains to prevent standing water and monitor KYTC updates for changing conditions. The milder pattern holds into early next week, though additional systems could still prompt advisories. Winter is weakening across Kentucky, but it has not fully stepped aside.
