With temperatures expected to rise, Louisville could see another chance of snow on Feb. 3, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Louisville.
Although precipitation may begin in the morning, NWS Louisville meteorologist Brian Schoettmer said the system is expected to strengthen during the afternoon and evening. The precipitation could start as a rain-and-snow mix before changing to light snow by late afternoon and early evening, with Louisville forecast to receive a dusting to about half an inch of accumulation.
“Right now, we don’t have a whole lot of accumulation for Louisville, mainly because our temperatures will actually get above freezing tomorrow afternoon and evening while it’s snowing,” Schoettmer said.
Accumulation amounts could shift depending on where the dividing line between rain and snow sets up.
“It’s going to be a tricky one just because of that rain/snow line and temperatures above freezing, which make it hard to tell whether it’s going to accumulate on roads or not,” Schoettmer said. “We’ll definitely be focusing on it pretty hard here today and into tomorrow as well.”
The Feb. 3 system could lead to slick spots on roadways during the evening commute, though warmer temperatures may limit impacts, Schoettmer said.
“Just be prepared for a messy commute home and maybe allow some extra time,” he said.
After Feb. 3, Louisville could see another round of snow on Feb. 6, although Schoettmer noted the system may track northeast of the metro area.
Louisville weather forecast
Feb. 2
There is a chance of flurries before 11 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 36 degrees and a southwest wind around 6 miles per hour.
At night, flurries are possible after 5 a.m. Patchy fog is expected before 3 a.m., then again after 4 a.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 27 degrees and a light southwest wind.
Feb. 3
Snow showers are possible before 1 p.m., followed by likely rain and snow showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and then snow showers likely after 4 p.m. Conditions will be cloudy, with a high near 38 degrees and light, variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with little or no snow accumulation expected.
At night, skies will remain mostly cloudy, with a low around 20 degrees and a north wind around 6 miles per hour.
Feb. 4
It will be partly sunny, with a high near 29 degrees and a north wind around 6 miles per hour. Overnight, conditions will be partly cloudy, with a low around 13 degrees.
Feb. 5
Expect partly sunny skies, with a high near 31 degrees. The night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 24 degrees.
Feb. 6
The day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 42 degrees. At night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 18 degrees.
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