Dry and mild stretch before big changes arrive late weekend
After a soggy Sunday, a stretch of dry, mild weather takes over before another system brings rain — and maybe even a few snowflakes — by late weekend.
A Quiet Week Ahead After a Rainy Sunday
Sunday started off gray and damp across the region, with scattered showers lingering through much of the morning and even into parts of the afternoon. Some areas even heard a few rumbles of thunder as the last of the rain pushed through. But by this evening, those showers are finally moving out, and we’ll be left with partly cloudy skies and chilly temperatures overnight.
Cool and Calm Tonight
As skies clear out tonight, temperatures will dip into the mid to upper 30s, making for a cool start to the new workweek. With the recent rainfall and lighter winds, patchy fog could develop overnight, especially in lower-lying areas. If you’re heading out early Monday morning, plan for reduced visibility in spots and give yourself some extra travel time.
A Stretch of Sunshine Returns
After a gloomy and soggy weekend, the good news is we’re in for several dry and pleasant days ahead. High pressure will dominate the region through much of the week, keeping things mostly sunny from Monday through Thursday. Temperatures will start out in the low 60s on Monday and gradually warm into the upper 60s by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, this stretch of quiet weather will come with light winds and mild afternoons — a perfect stretch to enjoy some late-fall sunshine before our next weather maker moves in.
Friday Brings Our Next Round of Rain
By Friday, the pattern starts to shift again as another system approaches from the west. This will bring our next chance of rain late Friday into Friday night, with a few gusty showers or even a rumble of thunder possible as the front moves through. Winds could pick up a bit ahead of the system, with gusts around 30 mph, so it may feel a bit blustery at times.
Rain totals don’t look especially heavy, but it will be enough to make things damp heading into the weekend. The good news is we’ll dry out fairly quickly Saturday, setting the stage for a mostly quiet start to the weekend.
Watching for a Chilly Change Next Weekend
Behind that late-week system, a shot of colder air is expected to move in. Forecast models from the NWS hint that the first flakes of the season could mix in with rain showers by Sunday night into Monday morning next week — especially across parts of central and eastern Kentucky.
It’s too early to know exact details, but ground temperatures will still be too warm for any snow to stick. If anything does fall, it would likely only stick to grassy or elevated surfaces. Still, it’s a good reminder that winter is just around the corner!
ABC 36 Storm Team 36-Hour Forecast
Sunday Night: Mostly clear skies. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Monday: Mostly sunny, patchy fog possible to start the day. Highs in the mid to upper 50s.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
