Cooler air settles in with spotty showers and a frost risk ahead

Calmer mid-morning with clouds fading out

By mid-morning, dry air has taken over, leaving behind a mix of sunshine and a few lingering clouds. Conditions continue to improve through the rest of the day as skies gradually clear. Morning temperatures are a bit chilly, with many in the mid-upper 40s.

Afternoon highs only reach the mid 60s, which is a step down from the recent warmth. A steady north breeze adds to the cooler feel, making it a more typical early spring day. Sunshine dominates for much of the afternoon, keeping things pleasant despite the cooler air.

Quiet weather continues into Friday

A weak front slides through early Friday, but it doesn’t have much to work with. A few light showers are possible, mainly across areas near and north of I-64, but most places stay dry. Any rain that does fall will be brief and light.

Clearer skies and cooler air allow temperatures to drop off quickly Friday night. By Saturday morning, lows fall into the upper 30s and low 40s, marking one of the cooler starts in recent days.

Cool and mostly dry weekend ahead

Saturday stays mostly dry, though a stray shower cannot be completely ruled out. Even so, most of the day remains quiet with highs only in the upper 50s to low 60s, running well below normal.

For those heading to the Kentucky Derby, the weather looks cooperative overall. Skies should stay mostly dry, but it will feel cooler than typical Derby Day standards, so lighter layers or a jacket may be a good idea.

Sunday continues the dry trend, but attention turns to the colder overnight temperatures. Lows dipping into the 30s could lead to patchy frost, especially across the Bluegrass and areas east of I-65. Anyone with sensitive plants may want to take precautions.

Rain chances return early next week

The quiet stretch does not last long. A more active pattern begins to develop heading into early next week, bringing the return of shower chances. Temperatures also begin to rebound, climbing back closer to seasonal levels as the next system approaches.