Kentucky, Louisville – Frost coats lawns and windshields this morning as temperatures sit near 27 degrees, but a fast February thaw is already underway before a soaking weekend system arrives.
Sunshine dominates through the afternoon with highs climbing to 53. Light and variable winds keep conditions calm. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, clouds increase Saturday with highs near 56, then rain develops Saturday night with an 80% chance of precipitation.
Showers continue Sunday, mainly before 1 p.m., with another 80% chance and highs near 51. Rainfall totals between a quarter and half inch are possible. Roads along I-64, I-65 and I-71 could turn slick as steady rain falls on cool pavement.
Drivers should plan extra time late Saturday into Sunday morning. While temperatures stay above freezing, this is peak flash-freeze season. If skies clear and readings dip toward the lower 40s Sunday night, bridges could cool quickly.
Conditions improve by Sunday night with partial clearing and lows around 41. President’s Day Monday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 59. That is several degrees above average for mid-February.
Tuesday turns mostly cloudy with highs pushing 63. By midweek, temperatures surge toward the upper 60s with only spotty shower chances. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal readings across Kentucky and southern Indiana, signaling early spring vibes into late next week.
Five Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky:
Today: Sunny, high 53.
Saturday: Increasing clouds, high 56. Showers at night, low 44.
Sunday: Showers likely, high 51.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 59.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 63.
