Paducah, KY – A low, silvery fog drapes across the Ohio River Valley this morning, coating fields and windshields in a thin glaze of frost. For western Kentucky and the lower Midwest, this marks the first true December chill of the season — and it’s bringing hazards for early commuters.
The National Weather Service in Paducah reports a Freezing Fog Advisory for the Ozark foothills and parts of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri until 9 a.m. Wednesday, where visibility may drop below a quarter mile. Temperatures hovering near 32°F mean any lingering moisture could freeze on contact, producing slick bridges, ramps, and overpasses.
Later today, skies clear with highs around 41°F, but the cold returns quickly. By late Thursday night, another light freezing rain or wintry mix could develop before shifting to drizzle by Friday morning. Even minor icing could impact I-24, Route 60, and local secondary roads.
Wind chills are forecast to dip into the single digits across the tri-state region by early Friday, followed by a gradual rebound into the 40s through the weekend. It’s a brief but biting reminder that December’s winter weather season has officially arrived.
Five-Day Outlook for Paducah, KY:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 34°F.
- Friday: Chance of freezing rain early, high 42°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 45°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
