Paducah, Kentucky – Kentucky wakes up under a dull gray sky, with crisp air and damp pavement hinting at changes ahead. Light flakes may briefly mix in today, but the bigger story is the tightening cold that settles in through the weekend, setting the stage for slick roads and a sharp winter feel by MLK Day Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, scattered snow showers could develop late tonight and again Saturday, especially on elevated surfaces and grassy areas. Accumulations look light, but timing matters. Even a thin coating can freeze fast after sunset, creating black ice on untreated roads, bridges, and ramps.
Across western Kentucky, daytime temperatures trend downward after today’s milder stretch. Highs fall into the mid-30s Saturday, then hover near freezing Sunday. Overnight lows dip into the teens by Saturday night, with mostly clear skies allowing roads to refreeze quickly. Gusty northwest winds early Saturday add bite, making it feel colder than thermometers suggest.
In Paducah, drivers along I-24 and U.S. 60 should plan extra time, especially during early morning and evening hours. Side streets and parking lots may stay slick longer. To be fair, conditions improve during daylight, but melting can turn slushy and refreeze fast after dark.
By MLK Day Monday, sunshine returns, though the cold lingers. Morning wind chills hover near zero before easing later in the day. For now, keep coats handy, charge devices, and slow down on shaded roadways.
More advisories could be issued as the weekend unfolds. Traveling Sunday or Monday morning? Share what road conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
Today: Mostly sunny, chance of showers, high near 46
Saturday: Partly sunny, slight snow chance, high near 36
Sunday: Sunny and colder, high near 32
MLK Day Monday: Sunny, brisk morning, high near 30
Tuesday: Sunny, gradual warming, high near 38
