PADUCAH, Ky. – A crisp, starry Halloween morning opens across western Kentucky with calm winds and a cool hush over the Ohio River Valley. But behind the pleasant air, subtle shifts point toward the region’s first true taste of early November chill — including patchy frost and a brief cool-down by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the day will stay sunny and seasonable with highs near the lower 60s. Clouds begin thickening Saturday morning as a weak disturbance from the Plains drifts east, bringing scattered light showers during the afternoon and evening. Rain chances sit near 50%, but totals should stay light — just enough to dampen roads and slow Saturday events across McCracken, Graves, and Livingston counties.
Behind the system, colder and drier air filters in quickly. Skies will clear late Saturday night, allowing temperatures to drop into the upper 30s. Early Sunday could bring patchy frost, especially in rural valleys and open fields west of I-24. Gardeners are advised to cover tender plants, and motorists should plan for early-morning windshield frost before sunrise.
Sunday itself looks calm and bright, with highs rebounding into the upper 50s under mostly sunny skies. Monday and Tuesday will stay mild — great for raking leaves or early holiday decorating — as daytime highs climb back toward the mid-60s.
Meteorologists say the overall pattern signals a slow but steady seasonal change. Cooler air masses will arrive more frequently as November begins, and early models suggest a wetter, chillier stretch developing later next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
Fri: 63/44 – Sunny; light west breeze.
Sat: 59/38 – 50% chance of light showers; cloudy and cool.
Sun: 56/36 – Mostly sunny; patchy morning frost possible.
Mon: 63/38 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Tue: 66/47 – Mostly sunny; pleasant fall day.
