Louisville, Kentucky – A colder, increasingly unsettled pattern is taking hold across Kentucky as December begins, prompting a December Snow Alert while winter in Louisville grows more active. While it’s too early to determine exactly how many inches of snow could fall, one thing is certain: Kentucky is positioned for an above-average amount as storm chances rise across the Ohio Valley.
According to the Climate Prediction Center, below-normal temperatures and near- to above-normal precipitation are favored across the region through December. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, this setup commonly supports several early-winter systems, including clippers, cold fronts, and Gulf moisture surges that can deliver accumulating snow when colder air settles in.
According to KYTC, travel hazards may increase along I-64, I-65, I-71, and the Watterson Expressway as colder mornings allow black ice and quick bursts of wet snow to disrupt travel. Slick bridges, untreated side streets, and reduced visibility may slow commuters before sunrise. Drivers should carry winter kits, keep devices charged, and allow extra stopping distance on icy surfaces.
Holiday events across Louisville, Lexington, and northern Kentucky may see timing adjustments if storm tracks push close enough to deepen snowfall. Residents should dress in layers, protect exposed pipes during cold snaps, and prepare for brief outages when wetter snow or gusty winds hit tree limbs.
While specific totals cannot yet be determined, long-range trends continue to point toward a colder, storm-friendly pattern — raising confidence that Kentucky is headed for a snowy December and improving White Christmas odds in the northern half of the state.
