What’s in the Louisville weather forecast this week? NWS predicting snow for Wednesday

What's in the Louisville weather forecast this week? NWS predicting snow for Wednesday

According to a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service, scattered snow is expected in the Louisville area Wednesday, with higher chances in the afternoon and early evening.

This morning, a “very thin dusting of accumulation” is possible, and drivers should be cautious of slick spots on roadways, specifically bridges and overpasses. Later in the day, there are higher chances of “impactful snow” falling, with scattered snow showers expected to develop.

The NWS says conditions in the afternoon and evening could impact driver visibility with gusty winds and slick roadways. Here’s what we know.

Louisville Weather Louisville could see light snow in 2 waves Wednesday. When its coming and how much to expect

Louisville-area weather forecast

Wednesday

A 30% chance of rain showers, mainly after 3 p.m., could mix with snow after 5 p.m., according to the NWS seven-day forecast. Cloudy skies will gradually become sunny, with a high near 40. West winds are predicted between 7-11 mph with gusts as high as 21 mph.

A 10% chance of snow showers is possible Wednesday night before 7 p.m. with a low near 23. West winds of 8 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 21 mph are expected.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 38. West winds between 3-7 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 28 and calm winds.

Snow didn't Gerardo Garcia from getting his daily morning exercise by jumping rope outside his home on Bank Street in Portland on a snowy Friday morning. Around two inches fell overnight. Jan. 19, 2024
Snow didn’t Gerardo Garcia from getting his daily morning exercise by jumping rope outside his home on Bank Street in Portland on a snowy Friday morning. Around two inches fell overnight. Jan. 19, 2024

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind will become south around 5 mph in the afternoon. There’s a 20% chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. and skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

A 90% chance of showers, with a high near 52 and a low around 45.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Weather in Louisville: Snow in the forecast for Kentucky areas

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