FORECAST: Cold Thursday, Alert Day for Friday snow

ALERT DAYS
- FRIDAY AM COMMUTE (1/16/26) IMPACT: Snow/Slick Travel
WEATHER HEADLINES
- NEXT 12: A mix of sun and clouds; highs in the 20s
- SHORT TERM: More snow showers early Friday morning, triggering an Alert Day
- LONG TERM: More snow showers at times over the weekend with light accumulations
FORECAST
Here’s WAVE News meteorologist Ryan Hoke with your forecast.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Partly to mostly cloudy skies this morning will become more sunny this afternoon.
Highs climb into the 20s, but wind chills will remain in the teens. Flurries and snow showers are possible where clouds linger.
Clouds increase tonight ahead of a warm front. Lows fall into the teens and 20s as snow moves back into the region after midnight.
Snow is likely Friday morning, leading to some slick travel and a WAVE Weather Alert Day.
As we climb into the upper 30s and low 40s Friday afternoon, a rain and snow mix moves in; low visibility is possible. Snow showers will continue Friday night, but temperatures remain above freezing for most until early Saturday morning.
The snow can lower visibility and lead to slick spots, causing hazardous travel conditions.
Scattered snow showers/squalls remain possible on Saturday, mainly in the morning. Use caution while traveling with highs remaining below freezing in most locations.
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