Warmest days of the year so far this year about to be slammed by a potent cold front.

Temps surged into the lower 80s this week and will be near a record high this afternoon.

Thunderstorms will hold off until later tonight and end early on Thursday.  We are still under a slight risk for severe storms, meaning several storms could be packed with large hail...damaging winds with a chance of isolated tornadoes.  In the wake of the front, temps will sink into the mid 50s Friday afternoon.

BE ALERT for severe storms later tonight through early Thursday.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN PADUCAH HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND SLEET...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CDT SUNDAY.

A strong trough in the upper levels of the atmosphere will move in and help produce widespread rain, snow and sleet in the tri-state early Sunday.  Greatest chance for accumulating snow will be along and north of I-64 with 1-3 inches likely. 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...at least it was this morning in Princeton where big flakes came down heavily between 6:30 and 9 a.m.

Thanks to Sue Ellen Parker for this photo.  She asks:  "Why do female cardinals look even more beautiful in the snow? She was in our neighbor's tree."

Great photo, Sue Ellen!