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Monday, February 16

Updated Feb 16, 6:01 AM EST

NWS Alerts Active This Day

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 2:25 AM -> Feb 16, 8:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 2:25AM EST until February 16 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 3:01 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 2:01AM CST until February 16 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 3:56 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 2:56AM CST until February 16 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Louisville KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 3:56 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 2:56AM CST until February 16 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Louisville KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 4:07 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 4:07AM EST until February 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 5:37 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 5:37AM EST until February 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 6:58 AM -> Feb 16, 10:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 6:58AM EST until February 16 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 7:54 AM -> Feb 16, 11:00 AM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 7:54AM EST until February 16 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 9:34 AM -> Feb 16, 12:00 PM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 8:34AM CST until February 16 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 10:30 AM -> Feb 16, 12:00 PM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 10:30AM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Feb 16, 10:39 AM -> Feb 16, 12:00 PM
Moderate Severity

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 16 at 10:39AM EST until February 16 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Feb 16, 3:44 PM -> Feb 16, 11:00 PM
Moderate Severity

Special Weather Statement issued February 16 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Louisville KY

Confidence
45%

How Did We Do?

Comparing our AI forecast to actual observations from Monday, February 16, 2026.

Temperature
±3.4°F
Average Error
Precipitation
±0.03"
Average Error
Wind Speed
±1.8mph
Average error

Regional Assessments

Purchase Area

Paducah, Murray, Mayfield
Temperature
Forecast
62° / 35°
Actual
64° / 29°
Error: -2°F high, 6°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0.13"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
6 / 18 mph
Actual
2 / 13 mph
Mesonet Stations HCKM, BAND

Northwest Pennyrile

Owensboro, Henderson, Morganfield
Temperature
Forecast
60° / 33°
Actual
64° / 28°
Error: -4°F high, 5°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0.13"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
6 / 10 mph
Actual
3 / 17 mph
Mesonet Stations FRNY, RPTN, GRHM, DIXO

Southwest Pennyrile

Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Princeton
Temperature
Forecast
63° / 35°
Actual
64° / 29°
Error: -1°F high, 6°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
6 / 12 mph
Actual
4 / 20 mph
Mesonet Stations PRNC, PGHL, ERLN, CADZ, CCTY

Barren River

Bowling Green, Glasgow, Franklin
Temperature
Forecast
62° / 34°
Actual
63° / 30°
Error: -1°F high, 4°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
5 / 10 mph
Actual
3 / 22 mph
Mesonet Stations FARM, WDBY, EWPK

Louisville Metro

Louisville, La Grange, Shepherdsville
Temperature
Forecast
56° / 35°
Actual
54° / 29°
Error: 2°F high, 6°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0.12"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
6 / 10 mph
Actual
4 / 15 mph
Mesonet Stations LGRN

Lincoln Trail

Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Leitchfield
Temperature
Forecast
56° / 30°
Actual
61° / 29°
Error: -5°F high, 1°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
5 / 8 mph
Actual
2 / 16 mph
Mesonet Stations CRMT, BLRK, CCLA, BRND, HARD

Lake Cumberland

Somerset, Columbia, Monticello
Temperature
Forecast
58° / 39°
Actual
64° / 31°
Error: -6°F high, 8°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
4 / 10 mph
Actual
4 / 18 mph
Mesonet Stations PCWN, CMBA, GRDR, WOOD, GRBG

Northern Kentucky

Covington, Florence, Independence
Temperature
Forecast
49° / 32°
Actual
50° / 30°
Error: -1°F high, 2°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
7 / 14 mph
Actual
4 / 14 mph
Mesonet Stations HHTS, HUEY

Inner Bluegrass

Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester
Temperature
Forecast
55° / 31°
Actual
56° / 28°
Error: -1°F high, 3°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
5 / 10 mph
Actual
4 / 15 mph
Mesonet Stations LXGN, SPIN

Bluegrass Foothills

Richmond, Danville, Berea
Temperature
Forecast
54° / 33°
Actual
59° / 38°
Error: -5°F high, -5°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
3 / 8 mph
Actual
4 / 17 mph
Mesonet Stations LGNT

Northeast Kentucky

Ashland, Morehead, Grayson
Temperature
Forecast
51° / 34°
Actual
55° / 32°
Error: -4°F high, 2°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
3 / 6 mph
Actual
2 / 10 mph
Mesonet Stations MRHD, CHTR

Southeast Kentucky

Hazard, Pikeville, Harlan
Temperature
Forecast
56° / 40°
Actual
65° / 39°
Error: -9°F high, 1°F low
Precipitation
Forecast
0"
Actual
0.03"
✓ Within forecast range
Wind Speed
Forecast
2 / 6 mph
Actual
2 / 17 mph
Mesonet Stations BMBL, QKSD, BNVL, VEST, RFVC, RFSM, PBDY

Morning Wintry Mix Potential Followed by Afternoon Warm-Up

A weak disturbance will bring a brief window of light precipitation to North-Central Kentucky early Monday morning, potentially causing isolated slick spots before a significant afternoon warming trend takes hold across the state.

Why is this happening?
Technical explanation of the atmospheric setup
Confidence Assessment

Confidence is lowered by significant model disagreement regarding morning precipitation existence in the Bluegrass and the potential for a wintry mix during the morning commute.

Get Personalized Forecasts

Choose which region in Kentucky you're interested in and we'll always show you that one first. You can change your selected region by clicking the "Star" icon on any regional forecast.

Purchase Area

Paducah, Murray, Mayfield
Bright and Mild Afternoon
Sunny
62°/ 35°

Northwest Pennyrile

Owensboro, Henderson, Morganfield
Sunny and Pleasant
Sunny
60°/ 33°

Southwest Pennyrile

Hopkinsville, Madisonville, Princeton
Warmest Spot in the State
Sunny
63°/ 35°

Barren River

Bowling Green, Glasgow, Franklin
Sunny with Large Diurnal Swing
Sunny
62°/ 34°

Louisville Metro

NUISANCE
Louisville, La Grange, Shepherdsville
Morning Drizzle, Afternoon Sun
Rain
56°/ 35°

Lincoln Trail

NUISANCE
Elizabethtown, Bardstown, Leitchfield
Brief Morning Mix Possible
Wintry_Mix
56°/ 30°

Lake Cumberland

NUISANCE
Somerset, Columbia, Monticello
Morning Rain, Pleasant Afternoon
Rain
58°/ 39°

Northern Kentucky

Covington, Florence, Independence
Cloudy Morning, Sun by Afternoon
Cloudy
49°/ 32°

Inner Bluegrass

NUISANCE
Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester
Trace Freezing Drizzle Possible Early
Freezing_Rain
55°/ 31°

Bluegrass Foothills

Richmond, Danville, Berea
Cloudy and Seasonal
Cloudy
54°/ 33°

Northeast Kentucky

Ashland, Morehead, Grayson
Quiet and Mostly Cloudy
Cloudy
51°/ 34°

Southeast Kentucky

NUISANCE
Hazard, Pikeville, Harlan
Early Dampness, Clearing Late
Rain
56°/ 40°

Possible Outcomes

Weather forecasting involves uncertainty. Below are two scenarios representing the range of possible outcomes: the "Boom" scenario shows the worst-case/highest-impact result if conditions align unfavorably, while the "Bust" scenario shows the best-case/lowest-impact result if the forecast doesn't materialize as expected.

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The 'Boom' Scenario

If the shallow cold air remains trapped longer than forecast and the NAM's moisture verification is higher, light icing could persist through the entire morning commute in the Bluegrass and Northern Kentucky, with afternoon highs struggling to reach the 50s.

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The 'Bust' Scenario

If the dry air seen in the GFS and GEM models prevails, no precipitation will reach the ground (virga), and the entire state will transition quickly to a sunny, spring-like afternoon with highs reaching the 60s universally.

Model Disagreements

When models disagree, a call must be made to determine the most likely outcome. This decision is based on a combination of factors including model performance, historical data, and the models general accounting of each climatic region of Kentucky.

The Shallow Cold Wedge

The NAM shows a persistent sub-freezing layer at the surface across the Bluegrass and Lincoln Trail regions through 15Z, whereas the GFS and GEM are much more aggressive in scouring out the cold air via southerly return flow.

NAM
VS
GFS
VS
GEM
Why NAM Wins

The NAM typically handles shallow cold air damming and boundary-layer thermal profiles with higher precision than global models in the 0-24h window.

Affected Regions
BLUEGRASS CORELINCOLN TRAILNORTHERN KY

The Bluegrass Moisture Gap

A conflict exists regarding whether moisture is deep enough to overcome dry low-levels. The NAM produces trace freezing drizzle, while the GFS suggests a complete dry slot.

NAM
VS
GFS
VS
EURO
Why BLEND Wins

While the NAM resolves the thermal profile better, it often over-forecasts trace precipitation in moisture-starved environments. A blend ensures the risk is mentioned without over-forecasting accumulation.

Affected Regions
BLUEGRASS COREBLUEGRASS FOOTHILLSLOUISVILLE METRO

Technical Analysis

This section provides a deep, physics-based explanation of the weather. Our AI system analyzed multiple atmospheric layers and variables from all available models to synthesize this technical overview.

Below you'll find detailed breakdowns of the atmospheric dynamics that are driving today's forecast, including thermodynamics, kinematics, and hydrology.

Thermodynamics

Stability & Temperatures

How temperature changes with altitude. This determines whether precipitation falls as rain, snow, sleet, or freezing rain based on the vertical temperature profile.

Thermal Profile Overview

A low-level inversion will be present early Monday, featuring a shallow surface cold layer below 900mb and a significant warm nose between 850-700mb. Profiles become standard adiabatic by late afternoon.

Thermal Boundary

The 32F surface isotherm is expected to stall near a line from Owensboro to Lexington at sunrise before retreating rapidly north of the Ohio River by 16Z.

Diurnal Trend

A non-diurnal morning trend is likely as warm air advection overrides the surface cold pool, followed by a sharp solar-driven rise in the afternoon.

Kinematics

Wind & Energy

Wind patterns and atmospheric energy. Frontal passages, jet stream positioning, and vorticity tell us where and when lift will generate precipitation.

Frontal Passage

A weak surface trough passes between 12Z and 15Z, marked by a subtle wind shift from SSW to WSW and a rapid drop in low-level humidity.

Jet Stream Support

The region sits in the right-entrance region of a 100kt jet streak departing to the northeast, providing weak but sufficient synoptic lift for light drizzle.

Energy Status

A compact shortwave trough with weak vorticity advection will pivot through the Commonwealth before 15Z.

Hydrology

Moisture & Precipitation

Moisture content and precipitation character. This reveals whether the atmosphere is saturated enough to produce precipitation, and what type to expect (steady vs. bursts).

Saturation Status

Low-level saturation is marginal. Soundings show a significant dry slot above 700mb, introducing a high risk of virga (precipitation evaporating before hitting the ground).

Precipitation Character

Precipitation will be light and stratiform, primarily in the form of drizzle, light rain, or trace freezing drizzle.

Flooding Context

No hydrologic risk exists as liquid totals will remain under 0.05 inches statewide.

Winter Physics

Accumulation & Layers

Specific physical factors affecting winter weather, including the vertical melt/freeze profile and snow quality.

Layer Analysis

A warm nose of +5C at 850mb overrides a 30-31F surface layer in the Bluegrass, creating a brief window for freezing drizzle.

Crystal Habit

N/A - moisture is too shallow for dendritic growth; precipitation will be liquid or supercooled liquid drops.

Road Impact

Accumulation is not expected, but trace icing on elevated surfaces (bridges/overpasses) is possible where surface temperatures linger at 31F.

Celestial Almanac

Moon Phase

Waning Crescent

1% Illumination
Moonrise
7:16 AM
Moonset
5:54 PM
Purchase Area
Sunrise
7:43 AM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Civil Dawn
7:16 AM
Civil Dusk
7:02 PM
Northwest Pennyrile
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Sunset
6:29 PM
Civil Dawn
7:11 AM
Civil Dusk
6:56 PM
Southwest Pennyrile
Sunrise
7:38 AM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Civil Dawn
7:12 AM
Civil Dusk
6:58 PM
Barren River
Sunrise
7:34 AM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Civil Dawn
7:08 AM
Civil Dusk
6:54 PM
Louisville Metro
Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Civil Dawn
7:06 AM
Civil Dusk
6:50 PM
Lincoln Trail
Sunrise
7:33 AM
Sunset
6:24 PM
Civil Dawn
7:06 AM
Civil Dusk
6:51 PM
Lake Cumberland
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:20 PM
Civil Dawn
7:00 AM
Civil Dusk
6:46 PM
Northern Kentucky
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Civil Dawn
7:02 AM
Civil Dusk
6:44 PM
Inner Bluegrass
Sunrise
7:28 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Civil Dawn
7:01 AM
Civil Dusk
6:45 PM
Bluegrass Foothills
Sunrise
7:27 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Civil Dawn
7:00 AM
Civil Dusk
6:45 PM
Northeast Kentucky
Sunrise
7:21 AM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Civil Dawn
6:54 AM
Civil Dusk
6:37 PM
Southeast Kentucky
Sunrise
7:22 AM
Sunset
6:14 PM
Civil Dawn
6:55 AM
Civil Dusk
6:41 PM

Dive Deeper Into the Models

This forecast is a synthesis of raw data from the NAM, GFS, ECMWF, and GEM models. These models provide detailed atmospheric analyses including 500mb vorticity, precipitation rates, and more. You can take a look at the raw model data by clicking the links below.