Paducah, KY – A cool fog drifts through the morning air as western Kentucky wakes under calm skies — the kind of quiet that hints something is coming. By late Sunday, clouds will thicken and a cold edge will creep back into the air as the season’s first wintry mix brushes the Ohio River Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, rain and snow showers are possible late Sunday night, tapering before sunrise Monday. Most areas will see a trace to a light dusting, but slick patches could still form on elevated bridges and untreated roads. The brief system marks a quick reminder that early December travel can turn tricky fast.
Temperatures will hover in the upper 40s Sunday before falling into the upper 20s overnight. Winds shift north by morning, pulling colder air across I-24 and U.S. 60, where drivers should expect some icy spots early Monday. Sunshine returns later in the day, though highs struggle to reach near 39°F — a sharp drop after Sunday’s mild stretch.
Monday and Tuesday look quiet, but Wednesday brings another system with possible rain and gusty winds. Longer-range models show a developing Great Lakes clipper train Dec. 11–17, which could deliver colder air and light snow chances across the lower Midwest heading into holiday travel season.
5-Day Outlook:
- Sunday: Cloudy, rain/snow mix late, high 48°F, low 27°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 39°F, low 24°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 48°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, slight rain chance, high 52°F.
- Thursday: Cooler, high 37°F, low 27°F.
