PADUCAH, Ky. – A sharp chill hangs in the air across western Kentucky this morning as clear skies and calm winds mark the calm before a quick-hitting weekend system. By Saturday, gray clouds will thicken and the wind will pick up — a sure sign of change rolling in from the Midwest. Drivers heading back from the Thanksgiving holiday should keep an eye on slick roads as rain turns to wet snow late Saturday into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a strong low-pressure system will pass through the region Saturday, pulling colder air behind it. Rain will begin early, with a possible mix of snow developing as temperatures fall near freezing by late afternoon. Little to no accumulation is expected in most areas, but wet roads could freeze as winds shift north and gust near 25 mph through Saturday night.
The system exits by Sunday, leaving mostly cloudy skies and highs near 38°F. Monday brings calmer, seasonable conditions before another chance for rain and light snow Tuesday — part of a developing December cold pattern expected to stretch across the central U.S. next week.
Meteorologists are watching for a more significant push of Arctic air between December 3 and 6, which could bring below-normal temperatures and possible snow chances across the Ohio and Mississippi Valleys. Residents are urged to prepare for the shift now — from checking furnace filters to keeping ice melt handy for slick driveways.
Five-Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
Friday: Sunny, high 42°F, calm wind.
Saturday: Rain and snow mix, high 43°F, gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 38°F.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 37°F.
Tuesday: Chance of rain or snow, high 36°F.
