Louisville, KY – Kentucky will plunge into its coldest stretch of the season as Arctic air races south early next week, ending the state’s recent mild pattern. According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, a strong cold front will pass through the Bluegrass on Monday, November 10, followed by a widespread hard freeze and wind chills in the teens by early Tuesday morning, November 11.
Forecast lows are expected to drop to 24°F in Louisville, 22°F in Lexington, and 25°F in Bowling Green, while Paducah and Owensboro are forecast to fall into the upper-20s. Higher elevations in eastern Kentucky near Hazard and Pikeville may see readings as low as 18°F, with brisk northwest winds making it feel even colder.
The National Weather Service offices in Louisville and Jackson have issued freeze warnings for nearly all of Kentucky, urging residents to protect outdoor plumbing, bring pets inside, and cover any sensitive plants.
Behind the front, northwest winds will gust 25–35 mph Monday evening, ushering in the coldest air mass of the fall so far. The Weather Prediction Center’s Day 3–7 Hazards Outlook places Kentucky inside a large “Frost/Freeze” risk corridor extending from the Deep South to New England.
Tuesday will stay frigid, with highs only in the upper-30s to low-40s — about 20 degrees below seasonal averages. Clear skies Tuesday night may allow another freeze before gradual moderation later in the week.
Motorists should be cautious of icy spots on bridges and overpasses during the Tuesday morning commute.
