Louisville, Kentucky – Frost coats rooftops and fields across Jefferson County this Veterans Day morning as temperatures hover near 25°F — the city’s coldest dawn so far this November. Steam drifts from chimneys across the Ohio River, and the air carries that unmistakable bite of late fall. For now, skies stay mostly clear, setting up a crisp but quiet start before the region’s next temperature swing takes shape.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, clouds will increase through the morning as southwest winds pick up, ushering in milder air. Highs rebound into the low 40s today and push well into the 50s by Wednesday. Sunshine will dominate midweek, giving Kentuckiana a string of calm, dry days ideal for outdoor ceremonies, raking, or early holiday prep.
By Thursday and Friday, the region’s next weather shift begins. Winds turn southerly and temperatures rise into the 60s, with a few spotty showers possible late Friday into Saturday. The pattern points toward a broader warm-up across the Ohio Valley, though meteorologists hint at a cooler, wetter stretch building closer to Thanksgiving week. Early models even suggest a “winter tease” for parts of the Midwest by then — no snow yet for Louisville, but worth watching.
Travelers along I-65, I-64, and I-71 can expect excellent road conditions through midweek, with only light wind gusts near 25 mph today. Residents should still protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing this morning before the freeze lifts. After that, Louisville shifts firmly back to fall’s milder side.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Mon: 44/25 – Increasing clouds; breezy, cold morning.
Tue: 58/38 – Sunny, calm winds; milder afternoon.
Wed: 58/34 – Mostly sunny; comfortable, dry.
Thu: 62/40 – Partly sunny; 20% late shower chance.
Fri: 63/52 – Cloudy; spotty showers possible late.
