Kentucky greets the morning under a hard freeze, with brittle air snapping across driveways and windshields frosted at first light. The cold is immediate, and even brief trips outside demand gloves as winter tightens its grip.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, temperatures hovered near 22 degrees early with light north winds. Wind chills dipped near 10 degrees, keeping conditions harsh through the morning hours. Sunshine helps, but highs only climb into the upper 20s today, leaving little room for melting.
Across Louisville, slick spots remain possible on bridges and elevated ramps along I-64, I-65, and I-264, especially where moisture lingered from earlier in the week. Drivers should slow down through mid-morning, when pavement temperatures remain below freezing. Sidewalks and parking lots can also stay icy in shaded areas.
Clouds increase tonight as temperatures drop back into the teens. Any daytime melt refreezes quickly after sunset, raising the risk of flash freezing. Sunday brings some relief, with highs pushing into the mid-30s under partly sunny skies, though roads can refreeze again Sunday night as lows fall into the mid-20s.
A notable shift arrives early next week. Monday turns milder, with highs reaching the upper 40s under mostly sunny skies. By Tuesday, a strong warm front lifts temperatures near 60 degrees, a dramatic February swing. Rain chances increase Tuesday night into Wednesday, bringing wet roads during the morning commute.
While snow is not expected locally, the Midwest remains locked in winter, with widespread ice coverage on the Great Lakes influencing regional patterns. Looking ahead into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures appear likely across Kentucky, hinting that this thaw may have staying power. How slick did roads feel where you drove this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Louisville, Kentucky
- Today: Sunny, high near 27. Icy spots possible early.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 34.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 47.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, warm, high near 60.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 49.
