Kentucky – Cold air presses against damp pavement this morning, and the shine on roadways hints at trouble later. Clouds drift by in breaks, winds stay light, and temperatures struggle to shake the chill. Even a little moisture could matter as the year closes and travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, temperatures start near freezing and climb toward 40 degrees this afternoon. A weak disturbance brings a chance for light sprinkles later today into early evening. Amounts stay minimal, but any moisture may linger on untreated roads as colder air follows.
Louisville, Jefferson County, and nearby southern Indiana communities warm briefly this afternoon, then cool again after sunset. Routes along I-64, I-65, and I-71 should remain passable, yet bridges and overpasses could turn slick if sprinkles fall close to freezing. Drivers should plan extra stopping distance this evening.
New Year’s Day 2026 looks calmer and brighter. Sunshine returns with highs near the upper 30s. To be fair, cold nights persist. Lows dip into the upper 20s, keeping a risk for black ice where moisture remains. Conditions feel brisk, especially during early morning errands.
By Friday, clouds increase with highs climbing into the mid-40s. Travel improves during the day, though another cold night follows. The first weekend of 2026 trends quiet. Saturday brings partial sun near 40 degrees, then clearer skies Saturday night with lows in the mid-20s. Sunday turns mostly sunny with highs in the low 40s.
Drivers should watch shaded areas, ramps, and neighborhood streets through tonight. Keep coats handy, slow down on damp pavement, and check road conditions before heading out.
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Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
• Today: Partly sunny, chance of sprinkles late, high near 40
• Tonight: Mostly cloudy, low near 30
• New Year’s Day: Mostly sunny, high near 39
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 44
• Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 40
