AAA urges Kentuckians to prepare vehicles for weekend cold snap, with lows forecast in the 20s

AAA is urging Kentucky drivers to make sure their vehicles are ready for winter ahead of a cold snap expected this weekend. The auto club said overnight temperatures could fall into the 20s across Central and Eastern Kentucky, which can make it harder for cars to start, especially if battery performance is already weak.

The alert comes as colder weather moves into the region. AAA said the cold is not expected to last long, but even short periods of freezing temperatures can quickly affect battery charge and overall starting reliability.

According to AAA, cold weather can reduce battery charge and keep a car from starting. Batteries that are near the end of their service life can be particularly vulnerable when temperatures drop, leading to the kind of no-start problems that leave drivers stranded until power can be restored or the vehicle is jump-started.

AAA recommended that drivers confirm their battery condition before they need to rely on the vehicle in morning temperatures. The club noted that battery charge and health can often be checked for free at auto parts stores, giving motorists a way to assess whether the battery is likely to hold up during colder overnight lows.

The auto club’s winter readiness message is aimed at preventing roadside emergencies and reducing the risk that families and workers are left without dependable transportation during early morning hours. In Kentucky, where many commutes and school or work schedules begin before sunrise, a vehicle that will not start can quickly disrupt daily routines and require outside assistance.