LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Morning calm settles over Jefferson County with clear skies and a touch of chill, but a brief warm spell is on the way. Friday will feel more like early fall than mid-November, with highs reaching the mid-60s before clouds begin building and the next rain system edges closer by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, calm winds early Friday will shift south by midday, bringing in mild, moist air that will push temperatures to around 65°F. Rain chances stay slim through most of the day, though a few scattered sprinkles could develop late in the afternoon west of I-65. Conditions will turn cloudier Friday night as a stronger system from the Ozarks approaches, likely spreading light showers across central Kentucky late Saturday into early Sunday.
Saturday’s highs may still reach near 72°F before falling back toward 50°F by evening. Gusts up to 25 mph are possible ahead of the front, especially across open stretches of I-64 and I-265. The system should clear by sunrise Sunday, leaving behind crisp sunshine and highs in the upper 50s — a much cooler, more seasonable end to the weekend.
Travelers and early holiday planners should watch for wet roads and brief delays Saturday evening. With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, this mild-to-cool transition signals the region’s next shift toward typical late-November weather — calm, cooler, and one step closer to winter’s start.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Fri: 65/55 – Mostly sunny; mild with light south breeze.
Sat: 72/49 – Increasing clouds; 50% chance of rain late, breezy.
Sun: 58/36 – Clearing skies; cooler and drier air returns.
Mon: 57/44 – Sunny and calm; crisp fall air.
Tue: 58/44 – Showers possible; turning breezy by afternoon.
