Jackson, KY – Spring takes a chilly turn midweek in eastern Kentucky as frost threatens crops and gardens before rain returns by Friday night. Residents near Highway 15 should prepare for patchy frost Wednesday morning and potentially strong weekend showers.
According to the National Weather Service, Jackson will dip to 37°F Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Skies will be mostly clear, with calm winds allowing frost to form. Frost-sensitive plants should be covered or brought indoors before midnight Tuesday.
By Wednesday afternoon, temperatures rebound to a mild 61°F with sunshine. However, another cold snap is likely as Thursday morning lows return to the upper 30s, again posing frost concerns before a sunny afternoon.
Looking ahead, rain chances increase by Friday evening. A 20 percent chance of showers appears Friday night, rising to 50 percent Saturday and Saturday night. Thunderstorms may be possible. Sunday remains unsettled with a 30 percent chance of showers.
Here’s your five-day spring outlook for Jackson:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F. Wind gusts up to 26 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 38°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 61°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 69°F. Low near 49°F overnight.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 80°F. 20% chance of showers at night.
- Saturday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 78°F.
