Paducah, KY — A burst of winter weather will move into the lower Ohio Valley this weekend, giving post-Thanksgiving travelers a chilly and slippery start to December. By Saturday evening, falling temperatures and brisk winds could turn steady rain into a slushy mix, creating slick roads after sunset.
The National Weather Service expects Saturday’s high to reach the mid-40s before colder air settles in overnight. Showers are likely through the evening, with a 70% chance of rain changing to snow as temperatures drop into the lower 30s. Drivers along I-24 and Route 60 should be ready for reduced visibility and potentially slick bridges late Saturday into early Sunday.
Sunday will remain cold and breezy, with highs near 40°F and occasional flurries lingering into the afternoon. Strong northwest winds will make it feel even colder, marking the start of a broader December cold snap moving across the Midwest and Great Lakes. Forecasters say this system is the first push of a below-normal temperature pattern expected to last through next week.
Early next week, highs will sit in the 30s and lows in the 20s, bringing the chance of light snow or morning frost. Even a thin dusting could lead to black ice during the morning commute. Residents are encouraged to protect outdoor pipes, keep cold-weather gear close, and check on neighbors who may need help as temperatures fall.
Five-Day Outlook (Paducah, KY)
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high 42°F.
Saturday: Rain changing to snow, high 44°F, low 31°F.
Sunday: Chance of snow showers, high 40°F, low 23°F.
Monday: Partly cloudy, high 38°F, slight snow chance.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
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