Louisville is waking up to one more bitterly cold Monday morning, as temperatures start the day in the lower 30s, with wind making it feel even colder in some spots. While sunshine will help, conditions remain brisk through the morning hours, reminding residents that winter is still firmly in control—at least for now.
As Monday progresses, temperatures will slowly recover but stay seasonably cool, topping out in the 30s this afternoon. Skies remain dry, and calmer conditions are expected tonight, though lows will once again dip into the upper teens to mid-20s, making for another cold night across the metro and surrounding counties.
The weather pattern begins to shift on Tuesday, when Louisville starts a clear warming trend. Afternoon highs will rise into the 40s, offering noticeably milder conditions compared to the start of the week. Sunshine dominates, making Tuesday one of the more comfortable days for outdoor plans despite the lingering winter chill.
By Wednesday, temperatures continue climbing, with highs expected between 47 and 53 degrees. Clouds increase during the day, and there is a small chance of a passing shower, especially later in the afternoon or evening. Most areas remain dry, but it signals an approaching change in the overall pattern.
That change becomes more significant on Thursday, when widespread rainfall is expected across Kentucky, including the Louisville area. The rain will arrive alongside mild temperatures, ending the dry stretch and potentially creating wet travel conditions for the morning and evening commutes.
In summary, Monday marks the coldest day of the week for Louisville, followed by steady warming, a brief midweek shower chance, and a soaking rain on Thursday—an active but improving weather story as December moves forward.
