A cold start to the week before a wintry mix and snow arrive
A cold start to the week leads into a wintry mix and accumulating snow Monday night into Tuesday.
Beautiful but Chilly Sunday Wraps Up
Today brought us plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds, but temperatures never warmed much. Highs only made it into the upper 30s, and that chilly air is here to stay as we head into tonight.
Temperatures will take a sharp dive tonight, falling into the low 20s — and some spots could even slip into the upper teens by early Monday morning. If you’re heading out early, make sure to bundle up because it will be one of the coldest mornings we’ve had in a while.
Quiet Monday Before the Next System Arrives
Most of Monday will be quiet and mostly sunny with highs reaching the upper 30s to around 40. But changes begin late in the afternoon and evening as our next storm system approaches from the southwest. Moisture will surge into the region, and clouds will thicken as we head toward sunset.
By late Monday evening, precipitation begins to move in from the south. With cold air in place at the surface, the first few hours could feature a mix of freezing rain and sleet, especially north of the Western and Bluegrass Parkways. Ice amounts look light — mainly a light glaze — but still enough for slick spots to develop. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Jefferson, Nicholas, Scott, Mercer, Anderson, Woodford, Jessamine, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, and Harrison counties from 10 P.M. Monday through 9 A.M. Tuesday.
Transition to Snow Overnight Monday Into Tuesday
As the storm strengthens and colder air deepens overnight, that winter mix will transition to all snow. This is when we’ll see the steadiest and heaviest precipitation, mainly between midnight and dawn Tuesday. Travel impacts are likely for the Tuesday morning commute as snow accumulates and temperatures stay near or below freezing.
While the exact band of heaviest snow can still shift, confidence is growing that we will see accumulating snowfall. Right now, 2–4 inches is a good estimate for much of the viewing area, with higher chances north of the Parkways. Some spots could see slightly higher totals if a heavier band sets up, while southern counties may see less. As always, things could change over the 48 hours so continue to check back for the latest updates.
Snow should taper off Tuesday morning, with the system moving out by midday or early afternoon. Clouds may linger behind the system, but it’ll remain cold.
So, due to the chance of seeing winter weather, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Jefferson, Nicholas, Scott, Mercer, Anderson, Woodford, Jessamine, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, and Harrison counties from 10 P.M. Monday through 9 A.M. Tuesday.
Midweek: Dry but Still Chilly
Wednesday brings clearing skies and quiet weather. Morning lows will again fall into the teens and 20s, with highs recovering into the upper 30s and low 40s. A weak front moves through Wednesday night, increasing clouds again.
On Thursday, another push of cooler air arrives, keeping temperatures below normal heading into late week.
ABC 36 Storm Team 36-hour Forecast:
Sunday evening: Mostly cloudy. Low temperatures in the low 20s potentially upper teens.
Monday: Mostly sunny during the day, chilly weather. Highs in the upper 30s.
Monday evening: Wintry mix/snow making its way into the area. Lows in the low 30s.
