Feeling more like spring for the final week of February
A few isolated shower chances the next few days but most spots look dry
After a long stretch of wintry weather, Central and Eastern Kentucky finally saw some relief over the weekend as temperatures moderated allowing for a much-needed thaw. That warming trend continued into Monday with plenty of sunshine and mild afternoon highs reaching the mid-50s. It was a beautiful way to kick off the final full week of February and we’ll keep this spring-like feel going for a few more days.
Tonight, a weak wave of energy will pass through the region, increasing cloud cover and bringing the slight chance for a light, passing shower. Any rainfall will be very brief and light with most locations staying dry. The added cloud cover will help keep temperatures from dropping too much with overnight lows settling in the upper 30s to low-40s. By Tuesday, any early clouds will clear out giving way to mostly sunny skies. Winds will pick up out of the southwest helping to push temperatures even higher with afternoon highs reaching the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Wednesday is shaping up to be the warmest day of the week and arguably the nicest day we’ve had in quite some time! A mix of sun and clouds combined with a steady southerly breeze will send temperatures soaring into the low 60s—roughly 10 to 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. It will be a fantastic day to get outside and enjoy the fresh air before changes arrive later in the week.
A developing low-pressure system and cold front will approach the Ohio Valley late Wednesday night into Thursday, bringing a better chance for scattered showers. Rainfall looks light and scattered in nature, but it will still be enough to make for a damp and dreary Thursday. Temperatures will also take a step back behind the front, falling into the mid-40s for afternoon highs.
Looking ahead, we’ll close out February on a more pleasant note as sunshine returns on Friday, and highs rebound into the low 50s. The weekend will bring another reinforcing shot of cooler air as a dry frontal boundary passes through on Saturday, but aside from a few passing clouds, we’re not expecting any precipitation. Highs will dip back into the upper 40s on Sunday before climbing back into the 50s to kick off the first week of March. While we’ll see some ups and downs in temperatures, the good news is that there are no signs of any significant winter storms on the horizon!
ABC 36 Storm Team 3-Day Forecast:
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy and cool, a stray shower late. Lows in the upper 30s.
Tuesday: A.M. sprinkles, then clearing out and mild. Highs in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Tuesday Night: A few clouds, still chilly. Lows in the upper 30s.
