Thin fog and a trace of drizzle blanket parts of western Kentucky early this morning, leaving windshields misted and fields shimmering under dim headlights. At 35°F in Paducah, visibility has dropped in spots to around five miles, while calm winds keep the air thick with moisture.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, light showers may linger through mid-morning before skies begin to clear. Temperatures will rise into the mid-40s today before slipping back to the upper 20s tonight under calmer, clearer skies. Drivers should use caution on rural roads and bridges as patchy fog could briefly reduce visibility through midmorning.
By Monday and Tuesday, expect bright skies and dry air to return, but with a colder bite. Highs will hover near 40°F Monday and 51°F Tuesday before another cool push midweek. Winds turn northwest by Wednesday, signaling a more persistent December chill setting in for the second half of the week.
Meteorologists are watching a developing cold surge tracking toward the Midwest and Ohio Valley between December 11–17, possibly bringing the first widespread snow chance to areas north of Kentucky. For Paducah, this pattern means morning frost, gusty winds, and highs struggling to reach the low 40s by late week — a clear sign that winter has arrived for good.
Five-Day Outlook (Paducah, KY):
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 40°F, low 26°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F, low 42°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 53°F, chance of rain late.
- Thursday: Cloudy, high 44°F, chance of rain.
- Friday: Sunny but colder, high near 38°F.
