Paducah, KY – Parts of western Kentucky may wake up to slippery roads and light snow accumulations Tuesday morning as a wintry mix moves in late Monday. Drivers should prepare now for possible slick conditions from freezing rain and sleet during the early commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a system tracking across the southern Plains is expected to reach the region by Monday night. While exact precipitation types remain uncertain, forecasters say confidence is increasing in at least minor travel impacts across the Quad State area.
Cities like Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, and Owensboro could see freezing rain mix with light snow, making for hazardous road conditions by dawn Tuesday. Some areas have up to a 42% chance of receiving one inch of snow, while others, including parts of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri, face a 30–40% risk of light icing.
Temperatures will remain well below freezing through midweek, with overnight lows dipping into the upper teens by Wednesday. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and delay non-essential travel Monday night through early Tuesday.
Shoveling safety will also be important for those clearing driveways or walkways—lift small amounts of snow, take breaks often, and stay hydrated to avoid injury.
Additional advisories are possible if confidence in ice or snow totals increases.
Five Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Sunday: High 43°F / Low 21°F – Mostly clear
- Monday: High 43°F / Low 22°F – Evening mix develops
- Tuesday: High 36°F / Low 19°F – AM snow/ice possible
- Wednesday: High 38°F / Low 18°F – Cold and dry
- Thursday: High 44°F / Low 24°F – Gradual warming
