Louisville, KY – The Ohio Valley woke up frosty and still this Friday morning as temperatures dipped below freezing across much of central Kentucky and southern Indiana. The National Weather Service in Louisville has a Freeze Warning in effect until 9 a.m., with lows near 31°F marking one of the season’s first true cold snaps.
Residents from Louisville to New Albany and Elizabethtown reported frost-covered lawns and icy windshields at daybreak. Officials advise protecting outdoor plants, draining hoses, and covering exposed pipes before the next cold morning arrives.
Friday’s sunshine will bring some relief by midday, with highs near 59°F and calm winds returning. Saturday turns milder still — highs reaching the low 60s under increasing clouds. The next system approaches by late Saturday night, bringing a 30–70% chance of rain and scattered showers through Sunday and Monday.
While this cold front ends the region’s growing season, it also signals the next seasonal pivot. Across the Midwest, colder air is pushing east, with some northern states already eyeing their first snowflakes. For Kentucky and Indiana, it’s all about the frost for now — but winter’s early tone is being set.
Looking ahead, next week trends cooler once again with highs in the 50s and more chances for light rain midweek. Halloween night, next Friday, could feel crisp and dry — perfect for trick-or-treaters bundled in layers as fall gives way to November’s chill.
Bundle up this morning, then enjoy the warm-up while it lasts — this freeze won’t be the last before winter sets in.
