Snow before the full Snow Moon? Yes, it could happen in Louisville this week

Louisville could see the return of snowfall before Wednesday’s aptly named full “Snow Moon” arrives in the skies above Kentucky.

The National Weather Service in Louisville issued both a winter storm watch and a flood watch for parts of south central Kentucky through Tuesday night with 1-2 inches of snow possible Monday evening through Tuesday.

“Starting tonight around midnight, we’re going to have an impactful winter storm start to move through the region,” NWS meteorologist Samantha Wilson said. “In the Bluegrass area, we’re expecting to see 2-4 inches of snow, could be a little bit higher toward 4-5 inches. Back toward the Louisville and Southern Indiana area, we’re expecting between 1-3 inches.”

Here’s what we know about February’s full moon, dubbed the “Snow Moon,” as well as other weather and astronomical happenings.

When is the next full moon in February 2025?

Wednesday is when February’s full Snow Moon glistens brightest, according to NASA. The moon’s phases for the month are:

• 🌓 First Quarter: Feb. 5.

• 🌕 Full Moon: Feb. 12.

• 🌗 Last Quarter: Feb. 20.

How full will the moon be on Valentine’s Day?

Planning a romantic late-night stroll? The moon will be 96% full on Friday for Valentine’s Day, according to NASA.

What time is the full moon in February 2025 for Louisville, Kentucky?

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, moonrise for the Louisville area will happen by roughly 6:33 p.m. Wednesday, crossing the meridian at 12:46 a.m. before setting at 7:53 a.m. Thursday.

You can check moonrise and moonset times for your zip code by visiting the Old Farmer’s Almanac online.

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Will skies be clear in Louisville during the full moon?

Wednesday is forecast to be cold with a cloud covering in the Louisville area. NWS predicts showers will likely hit before 1 a.m. Here’s a quick look at the forecast for Louisville, per NWS:

🌨️Wednesday: The high will be near 43 degrees. A chance of drizzle or freezing rain before 8 a.m., then rain showers likely. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

🌨️Wednesday Night: The low will be around 31 degrees. Showers likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a chance of precipitation at 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Why is it called the Snow Moon?

It’s no mystery; February can be a time for heavy snow, writes the Old Farmer’s Almanac. In the 1760s,…