Louisville, Kentucky — A modest but noticeable warm-up is expected across Kentucky during the first full week of February, as temperatures gradually rebound across the Ohio Valley following a colder finish to January.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures from Tuesday through the following Monday are still likely to run below normal across much of the state. However, daytime highs are expected to rise several degrees compared to recent days. In central and western Kentucky, including Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green, highs may reach the upper 30s to low 40s at times, with overnight lows generally falling into the 20s.
Colder air is expected to persist in eastern Kentucky and higher elevations of the Appalachian region, where morning temperatures could still dip into the teens. Even so, the broader weather pattern does not point to a prolonged Arctic outbreak, offering some relief from the harshest cold experienced earlier this winter.
Precipitation chances remain limited during this period, lowering the risk of widespread snow or ice. Travel along major corridors such as I-64, I-65, and I-75 should remain manageable, though refreezing overnight could create slick spots during early morning hours.
Residents are advised to stay cautious during colder nights and mornings, especially on untreated roads. While the warming trend is subtle and not an early sign of spring, it does suggest a gradual easing of winter conditions as February moves forward, with updates possible if the pattern changes.
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