Louisville, Kentucky – A National Weather Service Special Weather Statement warns that lingering freezing drizzle may create slick travel conditions across central Kentucky late tonight into Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service office in Louisville, temperatures are expected to fall below the freezing mark—near 32 degrees—allowing light drizzle to freeze on contact with untreated roadways and elevated surfaces. While precipitation amounts are expected to remain minimal, even a thin glaze of ice can create hazardous driving conditions.
The potential icing could affect travel along major corridors including Interstate 64, Interstate 65, Interstate 71, and nearby parkways and secondary roads across the Louisville metro and surrounding counties. Bridges, overpasses, and elevated ramps are expected to be the most vulnerable, as these surfaces cool faster than ground-level roads.
Forecasters emphasized that ice accumulation is expected to remain light, generally no more than a thin glaze. However, isolated slick spots may still develop overnight and persist into the Wednesday morning commute, particularly in shaded areas and less-traveled roadways.
The affected region includes Jefferson County and much of central Kentucky, extending south toward Bowling Green and east toward Elizabethtown and the Bluegrass region. While some roads may remain wet, others could turn icy with little visual warning.
Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, increase following distance, and allow extra travel time during overnight and early morning hours. Pedestrians should also use caution on sidewalks, parking lots, and entryways that may become slick.
This is not a winter storm warning or advisory, but officials stress that even minor icing events can lead to crashes and injuries if motorists are caught off guard. Travelers should monitor updated forecasts and road conditions through Wednesday morning.
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