Kentucky — Dawn breaks with a soft gray sky over the Ohio River basin, and a chilly haze drapes rooftops across Paducah. The air feels crisp but calm, and light wind barely stirs the bare branches—an early clue that this quiet stretch of December weather may still hold a few surprises as the weekend unfolds.
Today’s pattern favors calmer travel. Sunshine gradually returns, and temperatures rise into the low 40s, easing road conditions and helping melt lingering frost. Still, any shaded neighborhood roadway or bridge may remain slick early this morning, so drivers should take it slow, especially on rural connectors and parking lots where refreeze tends to linger.
Saturday brings a mild, partly sunny day with highs in the upper 40s. Winds stay gentle, making outdoor decorating, errands, and early holiday events easy to manage. But to be fair, clouds rebuild Saturday night, setting the stage for Sunday’s slight chance of showers. While rainfall looks light and brief, the timing could affect drivers heading to church, brunch, or early-afternoon retail traffic along I-24 and US-60.
Latest models show Sunday highs near 50 with a 20% shower chance, hinting at a mild but unsettled feel. Conditions quickly quiet again Sunday night. Looking ahead, meteorologists note signs of a broader, wetter setup forming across the lower Midwest for December 11–17, potentially linking with a more active Great Lakes storm corridor as holiday travel increases. Even small systems can create slick patches or reduced visibility when temperatures swing between freezing and the 40s.
Plan extra time for Sunday outings. Keep jackets, umbrellas, and headlights ready as clouds thicken.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Becoming sunny, high 42.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, low 27.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 47.
Sunday: Slight showers possible, high 50.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 38.
