Snow is falling in Louisville right now, and I am watching it stick. The air has bite, with temperatures locked near 29°F. A band of freezing rain will push in around 8:00 AM. We will nudge into the low 30s for a short window this afternoon, then tumble back into the upper 20s tonight. This is a day to move smart and make your winter plans count.
What’s Happening Now
Flakes are steady across the city. Side streets are turning crunchy. Main roads look wet, but they can glaze fast when the freezing rain arrives. Expect brief slush, then pockets of ice. After lunch, the thermometer may flirt with 33 or 34°F. That is not a full thaw. Sunset will flip the switch back to colder, and refreeze will follow.
I am seeing slick metal surfaces already, steps and rails especially. Bridges and overpasses cool quicker than the ground. That is where the first ice tends to hide. If you have to drive, keep it slow and leave extra room. If you can walk, choose traction and sidewalks with grit.
Freezing rain this morning will make untreated sidewalks and bridges slick. Short trips can take much longer. Plan for delays.
Live Well In The Cold Today
Louisville shines in winter if you plan it right. Cherokee Park gets quiet and lovely, perfect for a careful stroll or a snowy photo set. The Parklands offers wide paths for cross-country strides. Waterfront Park gives you open views of the river, with drifting flurries that make great shots.
If you are a maker, lean into it. Set a pot of stew to simmer and queue up a woodworking or pottery project. Board games at a neighborhood cafe feel better when the windows fog. Birders, fill the feeders and log visitors from a warm window seat. Cardinals pop against fresh snow. Runners, choose a loop with salted sections and wear a bright layer.
For any outdoor time, think layers. Wool base, insulated mid, weatherproof shell. Add microspikes if you own them. Warm hands keep you outside longer. ❄️
Arctic Blast On The Way
I am tracking a stronger, colder air mass aimed at us next weekend. This looks like the deepest cold of the season so far. Morning lows could land in the teens and 20s. The wind will add bite. Travel could face slowdowns, and heating demand will jump.
This is the moment to test what you rely on. Check your heat now, not when the cold arrives. Wrap any exposed pipes. Know where your gloves, hats, and heavy socks live. Make a plan for pets and neighbors who may need a check-in. If you have a winter bucket list, line it up. Sledding hills, studio time, a long read, and a new recipe can all fit. Just pair each plan with a safety step.
Before the weekend cold hits, run your heating system, swap a dirty filter, and drip faucets overnight during the coldest hours to protect pipes.
Prep Checklist For Hobby Moments And Comfort
- Charge camera batteries and pack a dry cloth for lenses.
- Stock ice melt and a soft brush for gear and car cleanup.
- Wax sleds or check skate edges, then store them by the door.
- Refill coffee, tea, cocoa, and a favorite soup, small comforts matter.
