Kentucky – Frost clings to grass and car roofs this morning as cold air settles across western Kentucky, leaving pavement stiff and slick at daybreak. In Paducah, temperatures hover near freezing, and wind chills dip into the upper 20s, enough to catch early drivers off guard.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, skies turn brighter as the day wears on, with highs climbing into the mid-40s. Light north winds ease by afternoon, allowing some melting on roads and sidewalks. That melt matters later, as clear skies and calmer winds allow temperatures to fall back into the mid-20s tonight, reopening the risk for patchy black ice.
Clouds increase Sunday, but the air begins to shift. Highs reach the mid-40s again, and conditions feel less harsh by late day. Sunday night stays near 30, preventing a hard freeze and setting the stage for a sharp warm-up as the first full workweek of 2026 approaches.
By Monday, sunshine pushes Paducah into the upper 50s. Jackets feel optional by afternoon. Tuesday turns even milder, with highs near the low 60s under partly sunny skies. Wet pavement becomes the bigger concern later Tuesday night into Wednesday, as rain chances return and temperatures stay well above freezing.
Drivers should stay alert during cold mornings, especially on bridges and low-lying roads where refreezing happens first. Keep extra distance and plan a few extra minutes if traveling early.
Winter still has a say, but for now, milder air wins as January opens. How did the roads look in your neighborhood this morning?
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
Today: Mostly cloudy turning sunny, high near 44
Sunday: Increasing clouds, high near 44
Monday: Sunny, high near 57
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 63
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 63
