Scott's Local Weather Forecast

12/01/2025

Hello everyone, I hope you all have had a great day. It has been more seasonal weather today that it has been for the past week. Current temperature as I’m typing this is 46°. Most but not all of the snow has melted from my place. But we need to be careful after sundown with any remaining wet areas on the roads. Temperatures will drop to 20° allowing for some black ice to form. But we will have some warmer temperatures coming our way by the end of the week that will last for a few days. Let’s have a look at the detailed forecast for the coming days.

Monday will start off with some clouds by will be mostly sunny by noon. The high is going to be 32° and a low of 20°.

Tuesday will start off sunny with clouds moving in throughout the day. Overall we will have partly cloudy skies with a high of 40° and a low of 20°.

Wednesday is going to have mostly sunny skies with a high of 38° and a low of 25°.

Thursday will also have mostly sunny skies with a high near 50° and a low of 32°.

"If you go to Minnesota in January, you should know that it's gonna be cold. You don't panic when the thermometer falls below zero."- Peter Lynch

Hope everyone has a great start to the week.

10/01/2025

Snow is coming to our area. Timeline is still before sunrise Friday morning.

09/01/2025

From NWS in Paducah, this is the potential amounts of snow we can expect and the timeline of starting accumulation to the end. If you have to be out traveling tomorrow, be sure to give yourself enough time to get to your destination. Also give enough space between yourself and the other vehicles in front of you.

09/01/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
223 AM CST Thu Jan 9 2025
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with higher amounts possible near the Arkansas and Tennessee borders.

* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads

08/01/2025

Good afternoon/evening everyone. I thought I’d come on here to go ahead and do the weekend forecast and cover the incoming snowfall. Also a reminder, we will have temperatures drop to near 10° tonight. Be sure your outdoor animals have sufficient shelter to keep them warm. Also you may want to leave a faucet dripping if your home is prone to getting frozen water pipes.

Friday, we will see snow start to move into the area around 6:00-7:00AM. We can expect it to snow all day long. Snow should start to taper off by 8:00-9:00PM. Overall snowfall amounts for Trigg, Christian, and Todd counties is 3”-5”. We are still under a Winter Weather Watch until Friday night. If this system slows down, we can expect a little more snow. The high temperature will be 32° and a low of 25°.

Saturday is looking to be mostly cloudy with a high of 35° and a low of 25°.

Sunday is going to be our thaw out day with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 43° and a low of 30°.

If we are up graded to a Winter Weather Warning, I will post the notification here as soon as I see it.

"January brings the snow, makes our feet and fingers glow."- Sara Coleridge

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Drive safe if you have to travel, and stay warm.

08/01/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
148 AM CST Wed Jan 8 2025
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be able to accumulate quickly on all surfaces due to the arctic cold blast this week. Temperatures are expected to be near or below freezing throughout the entire event.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

06/01/2025

Sunday Update: 6:15 pm

That ice is getting heavy.
According to units on patrol, trees are beginning to fall, particularly in the north end of the county.
This can cause road closures, downed power lines and other dangerous travel conditions.
If you can, the best thing to do is head on home for the night.

The icy road conditions in the morning hours are still expected.
If you can, stay home.

But if you must travel:

1. Drive slow. Speed is definitely NOT your friend in this mess.

2. Give yourself plenty of time to get where you are going.

3. PAY ATTENTION! You may be driving as safe as possible but not everyone has the same road awareness as you.

4. Make sure your phone is charged and you have adequate supplies in your vehicle. This can include water, blankets, snacks and jumper cables, just in case you get stranded.

5. Don’t follow other vehicles too closely. Give plenty of space between you and your fellow drivers.

Above all, please practice extreme caution.

Oh, and be careful walking on that front porch too. Don’t let that Ring camera catch you “slippin’”…🧊

05/01/2025

Good afternoon everyone. We seen some great icing this morning. As of 1:00 PM, Pennyrile Electric is reporting a little over 1,000 customers are without power. Temperatures are to increase up to 38° by 7:00 PM this evening. By midnight, the cold air will come rushing in and refreezing everything. Let’s go ahead and see what to expect for the next few days.

Monday we will start off with some snowfall. I still believe we can see 1”-3” of snow. Snow chances will diminish by 9:00 AM. The high will be 28° and wind blowing from the northwest at 15-20 MPH. This will give us a windchill of 15°-19°. The overnight low will be 23° with the windchill staying in the mid teens.

Tuesday will be cloudy with a high of 30° and windchill in the mid 20s. The overnight low will drop to 15° and a windchill of 10°.

Wednesday will have mostly sunny skies with a high of 28° and windchill of 20°. At night, the temperature will dip down to 14° and a windchill of 7°.

Thursday will also have mostly sunny skies with high of 30° and a low of 23°.

Now, just a heads up for Friday. I’m currently watching for the possibility of another snow event. Current models are showing a snowfall total of 3”-5”. But as everyone knows, this all can change between now and Friday. But this is just something to watch for.

"Through the chill of December the early winter moans but it's that January wind that rattles old bones."- John Facenda

Hope everyone has a great week. Drive safe and keep warm.

04/01/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
131 PM CST Sat Jan 4 2025
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one half inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch through Sunday morning. The heavier totals in the advisory area are expected to be along a line from Poplar Bluff, Missouri through Paducah to Greenville, Kentucky. Following an afternoon transition to rain, precipitation changes over to freezing drizzle Sunday night, with one last changeover to snow late in the night.

* WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. Freezing drizzle Sunday night will be most hazardous on otherwise cleared surfaces and may present as black ice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and last through most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into the single digits or below zero at times, which can be even more dangerous with any long duration power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

LOCAL INFORMATION NWS Paducah KY Weekly Partner Briefing Aviation Weather Our Office SKYWARN Items of Interest Hazardous Weather Support WFO Paducah Navigator Local Observations Weather History

04/01/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
710 AM CST Sat Jan 4 2025
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 2 PM CST Sunday. This a correction to the previous expiration time.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An arctic blast will arrive Monday and last through most of the week. Wind chill values will drop into the single digits or below zero at times, which can be even more dangerous with any long duration power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

LOCAL INFORMATION NWS Paducah KY Weekly Partner Briefing Aviation Weather Our Office SKYWARN Items of Interest Hazardous Weather Support WFO Paducah Navigator Local Observations Weather History

03/01/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1201 PM CST Fri Jan 3 2025
..WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations 4 inches or more and ice accumulations of one quarter inch or more are possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

02/01/2025

Good afternoon/evening everyone. We still have some cold air, winter weather, and still some uncertainty coming our way. But you know what, it’s winter in Kentucky and the one thing that always changes is the weather. So let’s see what to expect for the weekend.

Friday will have mostly sunny skies with a high of 40° and a low of 20°.

Saturday will be partly cloudy with clouds starting to thicken by sundown. Our high will be 36° and a low of 27°.

Sunday, what will it bring? It’s looking to start with a little snow and ice in the morning. By midday, the temperatures will have risen above freezing and will continue to rise giving us mainly rain. The high temperature will top out at 44°. After 10pm the temperatures will start to drop fast. By around 1:00-3:00 AM Monday morning, it looks like snow will move in with moisture still in the area. We can expect a couple of tenths(.2”) of ice in the morning, then rain, and then a possible of 1-3” of snow before sunrise on Monday morning. The overnight low will drop to 25° with a windchill in the upper teens.

Now with that being said, with this still a few days away, if this system drops south a hundred miles or more, then we can expect more ice. Especially in the northern part of Trigg, Christian, and Todd counties. So be sure to keep an eye on this and listen to your local weather reports with National Weather Service and your local media outlets such a radio or TV.

"January, the first month of the year. A perfect time to start all over again, changing energies and deserting old moods, new beginnings, new attitudes." - Charmaine J. Forde

Hope everyone has a great weekend. If any weather advisories are sent out, I will post them as soon as I can. Stay safe and warm.

31/12/2024

Ok, this is the update I stated that I would do today. I was waiting for the forecast models to update to get the latest information. As of right now, these models are not definite but only showing what is currently possible. Nothing will be definite until maybe Saturday. This is only to inform you so you can take whatever actions you need to prepare.
The first picture is showing the possible total snowfall by noon on Monday January 6th. It is currently showing Christian County with a snowfall total of 9.7” of snow. The second picture shows the possibility of ice accumulation in southern parts of Trigg, Christian and Todd counties.
Now before everyone starts sharing this, be sure to know that these models are NOT definite. This system can shift north and we can get more ice. If it shifts south, we’ll have mostly snow. This system is still 6 days away. This is 6 days to prepare for whatever we may get hit with. I’m not here to scare any of you but just to give you knowledge to prepare. If you have generators, now is the time to check on them to be sure they are operational and have plenty of fuel. With the colder temperatures that will settle into the area for at least a week, don’t look for any fast melting.
I will be back on Thursday for my regular weekend forecast. If there are anymore changes to the incoming winter weather, I will make updates then. Hope you all have a good day.

31/12/2024

Good morning everyone. So I’m going to start by saying that yes, we have the potential of some winter weather coming to our area. Is it going to get cold? Yes it is. How cold will it get? Well, it’s not going to be -20° like a few in a video stated a couple days back. Well, take that back. It will get -20 below in Celsius but not Fahrenheit. That’s right. There are some people that are making things sound like we’re going to have Alaskan weather with extreme cold. It will be cold with highs in the lower to mid 20s and a few nights with lows in the single digits. And if the wind is blowing, it’s going to feel even colder. So be cautious on your sources for your local weather being from the social media platform. I’m not a meteorologist but a weather hobbiest. Others are self proclaimed meteorologist but lack the Degree of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science. To obtain a BS degree in this field, you must have courses in physics, calculus, and chemistry, and often involves advanced computer modeling to analyze weather models. Some of the self proclaimed meteorologist I’ve seen struggle to even operate a computer.
Now I have four meteorologists I follow on social media networks and they are Beau Dodson and Reed Timmer here on Facebook. Ryan Hall on YouTube. And Todd Gross on TikTok.
I will be back in a few hours with a weather update around noon today. And as I have promised everyone before, I will do my best to inform you so you will be prepared for what is to come in the weather. I’m not here to fear monger or do this for a popularity contest. I’m not asking for money and I’m not selling anything.
See y’all back here in a few hours.

31/12/2024

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
148 AM CST Tue Dec 31 2024
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM CST /9 AM EST/ THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CST /6 PM EST/ THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 8 AM CST /9 AM EST/ this morning to 5 PM CST /6 PM EST/ this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few trees may be uprooted due to the wet ground, and tree limbs could be blown down as well. This may result in a few power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Wind Advisory includes all of southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, southern Illinois, and parts of southeast Missouri east of a line from Poplar Bluff, MO, to Perryville, MO.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure loose holiday decorations and outdoor furniture.

30/12/2024

Good evening everyone. It has been a busy weekend but hopefully things will slow down soon. There is currently talk of an incoming winter weather. I’m not quite onboard with it but multiple models are showing chances of snow. This is still a week away and thing will change between now and then. But just know the chances are currently there but it will all be based on the temperature when the moisture arrives to our area. As of right now, it’s a waiting game. So, let’s see what to expect in the forecast as we close out this year and welcome in a new.

Monday will bring us partly to mostly cloudy skies during the day. During the overnight, we will have a 50% chance of rain. The high will be 60° and a low of 46°.

Tuesday will be cloudy with a high of 50° and a low of 35°.

Wednesday will bring in some colder temperatures with partly cloudy skies. The high temperature will be 38° and the low of 25°.

Thursday will also be partly cloudy with a high of 40° and a low of 31°.

Now if things change by midweek for the winter weather for next weekend, I will put out an update so everyone will have time to prepare. If you want to prepare now, by all means, do what you think is best.

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year.

"What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year." — Vern McLellan

28/12/2024

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Paducah KY
207 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Western Kentucky, southwest Indiana, and far southern and southeast Illinois.

* WHEN...From 6 PM CST Saturday to 9 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Due to recent rounds of rain and thunderstorms, creeks and streams in the Flood Watch area are running high and soils are very saturated. A round of heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the Flood Watch area tonight through Sunday morning, bringing rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with locally higher totals over 3 inches possible. This heavy rain will lead to widespread nuisance flooding and isolated areas of flash flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

27/12/2024

Good morning, everyone. I hope you all had a blessed Christmas with your family and friends. Before we know it, it will be Christmas Day again. We have a lot of weather forecasts to cover before then, so let's go ahead and start with what we can expect this weekend.

Today, Friday, we started the day on a wet note. We have already received four tenths(.4) of an inch at the Mesonet site this morning. The rain chance will be low the remainder of the day. There will be a 20% chance of rain for us during the overnight hours. The high today will be 57° and the low tonight is be 52°.

Saturday will have cloudy skies with a 20% chance of rain during the day. Rain is looking to make a return by 6 PM with rain chances increasing through the night. We can expect some local heavy downpours at times. It looks the heaviest rains maybe between 8-11 PM. Our high will top off at 62° and a low of 50°.

Sunday will start off with a 60% chance of rain and drop to a 20% chance by the afternoon. The high temperature will be 55° and a low of 42°.

"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us." — Hal Borland

Hope everyone has a great weekend.