Frost possible tonight before Kentucky warms back into the 70s

Cooler Temperatures Settle In to Start the Week

After several warm days, today started off on a noticeably cooler note across the region. Afternoon highs climbed into the mid to upper 50s for most, with a few spots in southern Kentucky reaching into the low 60s.

Skies will stay mostly clear through the rest of the evening with a light breeze, making for a calm and quiet end to the day.

Patchy Frost Possible Overnight

As temperatures drop tonight, many areas will fall into the 30s, with a few locations closer to the low 40s.

That brings the potential for patchy frost, especially across parts of the Bluegrass and eastern Kentucky. While cloud cover may limit how widespread frost becomes, there is still enough concern to keep an eye on sensitive plants. If you haven’t already, it’s a good idea to bring them inside or cover them up before heading to bed.

Sunshine Returns with a Warm-Up Tuesday

The cooler air won’t last long.

By tomorrow, winds will shift out of the south, allowing warmer air to return to the region. With plenty of sunshine expected, afternoon highs will rebound nicely into the low to mid 70s.

It will be a beautiful spring day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with dry conditions and comfortable temperatures.

Mild and Mostly Quiet Pattern Ahead

Looking ahead, the warming trend continues through the rest of the week.

Temperatures will climb into the mid to upper 70s and even low 80s by Thursday and Friday. While most days will feature plenty of sunshine, we’ll also see a few opportunities for isolated showers.

The first chance arrives Wednesday, mainly across the northern half of the viewing area. Thursday looks dry, but rain chances will increase again heading into Friday and Saturday as our next system approaches.

That late-week system is expected to bring more widespread showers, with the best chance for measurable rainfall arriving late Friday into Saturday.