Freeze Threat Looms Over Louisville Weekend
A cold front brings 50s Friday, but Sunday morning frost could end the growing season.
By Dominic Foster ·
Meteorologists warn that a frost or freeze is possible in the Louisville area this Sunday morning. This weather event could mark the final end of the local growing season. The risk hinges on wind patterns shifting as a cold front passes through the region.
The temperature drop begins on Friday. A cold front will push through, bringing heavy cloud cover and a few patches of drizzle or light showers. Highs will struggle to rise, capping out in the 50s. After the front exits Friday night, skies should clear. Lows will drop into the 30s by Saturday morning.
Saturday offers a crisp, sunny day with highs back in the 50s. However, the critical factor is the wind. A light breeze on Friday night may prevent isolated frost from forming in rural areas. That protection fades as winds die down on Saturday night.
With the wind subsiding, the potential for a more widespread frost or freeze increases for Sunday morning. Forecasters noted that this is the biggest story in the next seven days. They will monitor whether the cold snap ends the growing season for local farmers and gardeners.
