Kentucky Faces ‘Potentially Significant’ Winter Storm Sunday and Monday

Lexington, KY – A “potentially significant winter storm” is expected to reach Kentucky on Sunday, according to the weather service.

According to a Wednesday afternoon National Weather Service report, a “potentially significant winter storm” is likely in the Louisville area on Sunday and Monday, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

Snow is forecast to start Sunday morning and change into a “wintry mix” throughout the day.

“There is a threat of significant icing over the northern half of Kentucky, mainly along and north of the Western Kentucky and Bluegrass Parkways,” according to the weather service.

A few chances for light precipitation are expected over the next few days, with cooler temperatures remaining over the region for the foreseeable future. A significant wintry system is possible Sunday into Monday; stay tuned for forecast updates over coming days. #KYwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/KIwCnaKtGJ

— NWS Louisville (@NWSLouisville) January 1, 2025

Here is the latest Louisville region weather forecast for the coming days –

Friday

Cloudy skies clear to reveal sunshine, a high around 35, and northwest winds of 7 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. Friday night is largely clear, with a low of about 19.

Saturday

Sunny with a high around 32 degrees. Chances of snow are 20% after 1 p.m., with partly cloudy sky and a low of 22.

Sunday

Snow is expected before 1 p.m., followed by a combination of freezing rain. Precipitation chances are about 80%. The high is at 31, while the low is around 26. On Sunday night, the chances of precipitation climb to 90%.

Monday

There is a 60% probability of precipitation, including snow. The skies will be mainly cloudy, with a high near 32 and a low around 19. The chance of precipitation drops to 30% Monday night.