Kentucky weather starts the day feeling more like March than January, with soft air, damp ground, and clouds thinning as daylight spreads across the Ohio Valley. The mild stretch continues today, but changing skies hint at a wetter, more active pattern ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, temperatures rise into the low 60s today as clouds gradually break. South winds increase through the afternoon, with gusts topping 20 mph at times. Dry conditions hold for now, offering a brief window of calm.
Across Louisville, the warmer air helps smooth the morning commute, though gusty winds may affect high-profile vehicles on I-64, I-65, and I-71 later today. Wednesday stays quiet and mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-50s and lighter winds. That pause sets the stage for rain moving in Thursday.
Showers develop Thursday afternoon and continue into Thursday night. Rain becomes more widespread by early Friday, leading to slick pavement during peak travel hours. While thunderstorms are possible, the bigger concern is steady rain and reduced visibility on major roadways and neighborhood streets.
By late Friday and into the weekend, temperatures trend downward. Highs fall back toward 50 Saturday, with cooler nights following. While snow is not expected right now, the warm-to-cool transition raises a flash-freeze concern if wet roads linger after temperatures dip near freezing late weekend nights.
Drivers should plan ahead for rain later this week, secure loose outdoor items today, and stay alert for quick temperature swings. Winter may feel distant this morning, but January 2026 still has room to surprise.
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Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
- Today: Clouds decreasing, breezy and mild, high near 61°
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, calmer, high near 55°
- Thursday: Showers developing late, warmer, high near 65°
- Friday: Showers likely, humid then cooling, high near 63°
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers early, cooler, high near 50°
