Kentucky – Fog hangs low across the Appalachian valleys this morning, softening the ridgelines around Jackson while damp roads glisten in the early spring light. Drivers moving through narrow mountain routes and rural roads may notice pockets of reduced visibility early today before the air warms quickly.
Temperatures climb fast through the morning, pushing toward 75°F this afternoon as clouds gradually break apart. Calm winds will turn southwest by midday, helping bring in warmer and slightly more humid air across Breathitt, Perry, and Knott counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, patchy fog should fade before late morning. Conditions remain mostly quiet early, but moisture will begin increasing across eastern Kentucky later tonight. A small chance of showers develops toward daybreak, especially west of Interstate 75.
The weather pattern grows more active Tuesday. Scattered showers may form by late morning, followed by thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening hours. Temperatures surge to around 78°F, reinforcing the early March warm spell spreading across much of the eastern United States.
Meteorologists are watching Wednesday closely as a stronger system pushes into the Ohio Valley. Rain becomes widespread, with precipitation chances reaching 80 percent during the day and 100 percent Wednesday night. Gusty winds may develop even outside thunderstorms as the cold front approaches the region.
Heavy bursts of rain could reduce visibility on key routes like Hal Rogers Parkway and KY-15, especially during the afternoon commute Wednesday. Allow extra time for travel and watch for water pooling in low valleys and along creek crossings.
Cooler air quickly follows the midweek system. By Thursday, temperatures fall into the lower 50s, and a brief rain-snow mix is possible early in the day across higher elevations of eastern Kentucky.
Spring warmth returns by the end of the week as sunshine rebuilds across the region.
Five Day Outlook for Jackson, Kentucky
Monday: Patchy morning fog, then gradual sunshine. High 75°F.
Monday Night: Mostly clear with a slight shower chance late. Low 54°F.
Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms. High 78°F.
Wednesday: Rain and thunderstorms likely. High 80°F.
Thursday: Rain early with slight rain/snow mix possible. High 51°F.
