Kentucky – Gusty winds push low clouds across the Ohio Valley this morning, rattling signs and whipping across open roads as colder air surges in behind a fast-moving front. Drivers heading out early can feel the change as winter regains control during the final days of 2025.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a Wind Advisory remains in effect through early Monday morning across much of central Kentucky and southern Indiana. West winds of 15 to 20 mph are producing gusts near 40 mph, with isolated gusts up to 50 mph possible as a narrow band of stronger showers passes through.
Louisville, Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Frankfort, and surrounding counties are included. Travel along I-64, I-65, and I-71 may be difficult for high-profile vehicles, especially on exposed bridges and elevated stretches. Unsecured objects could be blown around, and a few power outages cannot be ruled out.
As winds gradually ease later today, colder air settles in quickly. Afternoon temperatures struggle to reach the upper 20s, then fall into the lower 20s tonight. Any lingering moisture on roads may freeze after sunset, creating isolated black ice just as holiday traffic increases. Use caution on ramps, side streets, and shaded areas.
Looking ahead, Tuesday stays cold but dry with sunshine returning. Temperatures rebound slightly by Wednesday, climbing near 40 degrees. New Year’s Eve trends quiet but chilly, while New Year’s Day 2026 appears dry and seasonable for winter travel, with highs in the upper 30s.
This rapid warm-to-cold shift marks a classic late-December pattern. Secure outdoor items, allow extra travel time today, and stay alert for icy spots after dark. Traveling later this week? What are road conditions like in your area this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
Monday: Windy early, colder, high near 29
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 31
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 40
Thursday (New Year’s Day): Mostly sunny, high near 37
Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 39
