Paducah, KY – Low gray clouds and a still, damp air blanket the lower Ohio Valley this morning as temperatures hover near 59°F. Patches of fog weave through fields and along rural roads, reducing visibility to a few hundred feet in spots. For drivers across western Kentucky, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri, caution is key during the early morning hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, fog will gradually lift by late morning as mild air spreads across the region. Sunshine peeks through Sunday, bringing highs in the lower 60s — a calm setup before another wet system arrives Monday. Showers are expected to develop by late afternoon, becoming widespread Monday night and continuing into Tuesday.
Commuters and early Thanksgiving travelers should watch for slick roads and low visibility Monday evening through Tuesday morning, especially along I-24 and Highway 60. Winds from the south will pick up slightly, keeping temperatures mild with highs in the mid-60s before cooler air filters in midweek.
By Wednesday, skies clear with highs in the low 50s — setting the stage for a cool but pleasant Thanksgiving Day. National outlooks hint at colder air spreading across much of the U.S. late week, with the potential for heavier snow farther north from November 25 through early December, possibly complicating post-holiday travel.
Five-Day Outlook (Paducah, KY)
- Sunday: Sunny, high 62°F
- Monday: Rain likely late, high 63°F
- Tuesday: Showers, high 68°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 53°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, high 50°F
