Kentucky starts the day under low gray clouds as wet flakes tap windshields and pavement darkens quickly.
Across Louisville, temperatures sit near 28 degrees early this morning. A fast-moving system pushes a brief winter mix through the area today. Light snow develops first, then mixes with rain and sleet late this morning into early afternoon. Accumulations stay light, generally a dusting to a half inch, but impacts matter more than totals.
Roads along I-65, I-64, and I-264 may turn slick quickly. Untreated surfaces, bridges, and side streets carry the highest risk. Even where pavement looks wet, thin ice can form. Plan extra time if driving today.
By midday, surface temperatures rise toward the upper 30s. Some snow melts, but slushy patches linger. A brief glaze of ice remains possible where temperatures hover near freezing. Conditions gradually improve later this afternoon as precipitation tapers.
Tonight brings colder air back in. Skies turn partly cloudy and temperatures fall to around 16 degrees. Any leftover moisture refreezes, creating isolated icy spots for late-night and early-morning travelers. Keep caution high after dark.
Saturday stays quiet but cold. Sunshine returns, though highs only reach the upper 20s. Wind chills dip into the teens early. Winter remains in control through Saturday night.
Sunday turns milder. Clouds increase and highs climb into the mid-30s. Roads stay dry, but mornings remain chilly.
A bigger change arrives early next week. Monday brings sunshine and highs near 49 degrees. Tuesday warms further into the upper 50s, with a chance for rain. Longer-range trends point toward above-normal temperatures later next week, hinting at an extended thaw across Kentucky.
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Five-Day Outlook – Louisville, KY
- Today: Snow/rain mix early, slick roads. High 39°F
- Saturday: Cold, mostly sunny. High 27°F
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High 35°F
- Monday: Sunny, milder. High 49°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, rain chance. High 58°F
