Windy, wet, and warmer throughout Wednesday
Cloudy and mostly quiet today
Today stays mostly cloudy across the Bluegrass as a weak cold front drifts south through Kentucky. While a few sprinkles or brief light showers are possible, dry air near the surface will limit rainfall, and many locations may not see anything measurable.
Despite the clouds, temperatures still climb into the low to mid 50s this afternoon, with gusty western winds. Gusts up to 20-25 mph are expected.
Showers develop tonight into Thursday
Rain chances increase this evening and continue through Thursday morning as moisture lifts north into central and eastern Kentucky. Periods of showers are expected overnight, with the steadiest rain favoring southern portions of the Bluegrass. Rain amounts remain modest overall, but some locations could pick up a few tenths of an inch by the time the system exits.
As the system departs Thursday morning, a brief mix with light snow or snow showers is possible in parts of the Bluegrass. Any snow would be short-lived, light, and non-impactful, with temperatures rising into the upper 40s and low 50s by the afternoon. Showers end quickly from northwest to southeast, leaving improving conditions later Thursday.
Warmer and sunnier for Friday and Saturday
High pressure builds in behind the system, bringing a noticeable improvement to end the work week. Friday and Saturday feature more sunshine and warmer temperatures, with highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid-60s. Saturday appears to be the warmer of the two days and offers the best opportunity for outdoor plans.
Unsettled pattern returns early next week
The quieter stretch does not last long, as another series of systems approaches early next week. While Sunday may stay mostly dry, rain chances increase Sunday night into Monday, followed by another round of rain Monday night into Tuesday. Precipitation type currently favors rain for the Bluegrass, though details remain uncertain this far out.
Temperatures will vary depending on frontal placement, but overall conditions trend milder compared to late February averages.
