Rick Christman reads the Courier-Journal for blind listeners, starting with a forecast of 47 degrees.
This episode is a reading of the Louisville Courier Journal newspaper for February 9, 2026, produced by Radio Eye for listeners who are blind or have print disabilities. The reader for this edition is Rick Christman, and the broadcast is presented by Louisville Public Media. The content begins with a detailed weather forecast and almanac data for the Louisville area.
The forecast covers a five-day period starting Monday, February 9, with daily high and low temperatures and conditions like "mostly cloudy" and "a chance for rain, ice, then rain" on Saturday. Specific temperatures include a high of 47 and a low of 35 for the initial day, progressing to a high of 58 on Tuesday and cooling to a high of 39 by Saturday. The almanac section provides climatological context, stating the normal high for the date is 46 degrees and the normal low is 29 degrees. It notes the record high of 70 degrees was set in 2008, while the record low of 3 degrees was set in 1988, with a repeated mention of 2008 for a record low. Precipitation data indicates only 0.01 inches fell on the previous Friday, bringing the month-to-date total to 0.17 inches against a normal of 6.63 inches. The year-to-date precipitation is reported as 1.9 inches, compared to a normal of 4.02 inches. Snowfall, referred to as "Stofo," is listed as zero inches on Friday, with a month-to-date accumulation of 1.1 inches against a normal of 1 inch. The season-to-date snowfall is given as 8 inches, followed by a figure of 15.3 inches, and then a repeated season-to-date figure of 8 inches.
The detailed numerical data provides a precise, if somewhat technical, snapshot of local weather norms and current conditions. The repetition of certain data points, like the record low years and the season-to-date snowfall, highlights the straightforward, unedited nature of the reading from the printed source. The forecast for Saturday is notably specific, predicting a complex sequence of precipitation types including rain and ice.
The tone is purely informational and delivered in a clear, steady, declarative style typical of an audio newspaper reading service. The style is formal and factual, with no conversational asides, commentary, or narrative elements.
This episode would be valued by Louisville residents, particularly those with visual impairments, seeking an exact audio version of that day's newspaper weather data. Listeners preferring discussions, analysis, or non-local news should skip this straightforward recitation of facts and figures.
