Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky begins the week on a colder note, but a quick warm-up is expected before another push of winter air arrives later this week, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah.
Seasonal temperatures, a brief return to sunshine, and late-week flurries will shape the region’s weather pattern. Most areas will stay dry, but residents should be prepared for a noticeable drop in temperatures by Thursday and Friday.
Early Week Starts Cold but Skies Begin to Clear
Monday brings improving conditions as clouds gradually decrease. Highs range from the mid-30s across northern counties to the mid-40s farther south, offering only a slight break from the weekend chill.
Overnight lows will dip into the lower to upper 20s, creating another frosty start to Tuesday.
Forecasters say the region will quickly shift to a warmer pattern beginning Tuesday as sunshine returns.
Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures Expected Tuesday
With brighter skies and milder air moving in, Tuesday will feel noticeably warmer. Highs are forecast to climb into the mid-40s to mid-50s, marking one of the week’s most comfortable days.
Meteorologists note that this warm-up is brief but welcome, providing a short break before colder conditions return.
Mild Weather Continues Wednesday With a Small Chance of Light Rain or Flurries
Wednesday extends the mild stretch with highs in the upper-40s to mid-50s. Winds will be breezy at times, signaling an incoming pattern change.
A weak system may brush parts of southwest Indiana and the Kentucky Pennyrile, bringing a slight chance of light rain or flurries, though most communities are expected to remain dry.
Forecasters emphasize that any precipitation would be light and brief.
Late-Week Pattern Shifts Back to Winter
By Thursday, colder air begins pushing into the region again. Highs drop back into the mid-30s to upper-40s, and forecasters say a few isolated flurries or sprinkles are possible, especially across eastern sections of western Kentucky.
Friday looks even colder. Highs will struggle to reach the low-30s north to mid-40s south, and another small chance of flurries returns as moisture interacts with the colder air mass.
Despite the chilly temperatures, the National Weather Service expects the overall pattern to stay largely dry.
What Residents Should Expect This Week
The combination of mild midweek temperatures and late-week cold will create quick shifts for travelers and commuters. Sunshine Tuesday may help improve road conditions after frosty overnight lows, but colder mornings later in the week could bring slick spots in shaded or untreated areas.
Forecasters remind residents to keep winter jackets nearby as temperatures fluctuate through the week.
Outlook
A quiet pattern continues into the weekend with winter-like chill settling in once again. Aside from minor flurry chances, no major storms are expected.
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