LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A cold, gray sky stretches over the Ohio River this morning as the region braces for its first real taste of winter. Pavement remains damp from overnight rain, but a deeper chill is already settling in from the northwest, promising a dramatic change by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a cold front will bring a final round of rain showers today before colder air sweeps in behind it. By Monday, many in southern Indiana and central Kentucky could wake to wet flakes mixing with rain—especially north and east of Louisville. While only a dusting is expected, slick bridges and elevated roads may briefly glaze before midday.
Temperatures will tumble sharply through early week, with highs struggling to reach the upper 30s Monday and wind chills dipping into the 20s. Gusts may top 25 mph at times, particularly along I-65 and exposed ridgelines. Residents should secure outdoor decorations, protect plants, and prepare for brisk commutes heading into Veterans Day events.
Skies clear by Tuesday, offering bright but chilly sunshine for parades and ceremonies. The midweek rebound brings 40s and 50s before another dip looms late next weekend. Longer-range models hint at a stronger push of Arctic air closer to Thanksgiving, potentially setting up the region’s first measurable snow of the season. For now, the Bluegrass braces for its first winter tease—one that reminds everyone the warm, easy days of fall are nearly gone.
Five-Day Forecast for Louisville, KY:
Sun: 49/43 – Showers likely; breezy and cooler late.
Mon: 37/24 – Rain changing to light snow; blustery and cold.
Tue (Veterans Day): 44/40 – Partly sunny; chilly air continues.
Wed: 60/36 – Sunny; pleasant late-fall warmth returns briefly.
Thu: 59/40 – Partly cloudy; mild before next cool push.
