Chris Bailey’s Forecast | A Strong Cold Front Ahead

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Better weather is blowing into the region today and Thursday, but this isn’t a sign of a pattern change. As a matter of fact, this winter pattern has locked in and will linger deep into spring.

Temps this morning are 20-25 for many areas with a recovery into the 45-50 degree range this afternoon.

Thursday is a windy and milder day with temps approaching 60 for highs. Clouds will increase ahead of a potent cold front arriving on Friday. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect with this:

• The front sweeps in from west to east Friday.
• Widespread rain and a rumble of thunder will be possible ahead of the front.
• Wind gusts along and ahead of the front may reach 40mph-50mph at times.
• Temps crash from west to east Friday. Temps are into the 50s ahead of the front and reach the 30s after it passes.
• The weekend will feature a few flurries or snow showers on Saturday.
• Temps are in the 30s for highs with lows dropping into the upper teens and low 20s by Sunday morning.
• Wind chills are way down this weekend and may bottom out around 10 degrees early Sunday.

Temps look to rebound into early next week.

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