Paducah, KY – After several days of cold conditions, temperatures in Paducah are beginning to trend upward Monday, marking the start of a warmer stretch expected to continue through the end of the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Monday, December 15, will bring a noticeable warm-up, with afternoon highs reaching around 36 degrees. Morning temperatures will still feel chilly, starting in the upper 20s, but conditions will steadily improve as the day progresses.
Forecasters say Monday’s warming trend is just the beginning. Temperatures are expected to continue climbing through midweek, with highs reaching the upper 30s to low 40s by Tuesday and Wednesday. By late week, some areas across western Kentucky could see temperatures rise well above normal for mid-December.
Despite the warmer daytime highs, overnight lows will remain cool, generally ranging from the teens to 30s, meaning residents should still prepare for cold mornings. Dressing in layers will remain important, especially during early commutes.
The forecast remains mostly dry through midweek, providing favorable travel conditions across the region. However, the National Weather Service notes that the next good chance of rain arrives Thursday, with increasing moisture and the potential for rain showers or thunderstorms depending on how warm air moves into the region.
The combination of warmer temperatures and potential rainfall later in the week could help melt lingering frost or light ice in shaded areas, but drivers should still remain cautious during early morning hours until temperatures consistently stay above freezing.
Meteorologists say this warming trend does not signal the end of winter, but it will provide a brief break from the colder pattern Paducah has experienced recently.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy the milder conditions Monday and stay updated as rain chances increase later this week.
