A winter weather advisory is in effect for the central part of the Commonwealth until Sunday night. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several counties in Kentucky are under a winter weather advisory until Sunday night.
Mother Nature continues to pound Kentucky. The highest snowfall rates in the commonwealth will be between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday, the National Weather Service said.
Some rapid snow melt may be in store for us Friday, Jan. 17, however, when the high is forecast to reach into the 40’s with a strong chance of rain. Some research has shown that warm rain can accelerate snow melt, with a 40-degree rain potentially doubling its pace.
The National Weather Service is saying Louisville could see snow flurries Wednesday, with another 1-2 inches of snow possible Friday. What we know
Winter storm warning: Delay all travel if possible. If you must travel, keep emergency supplies in your vehicle. Winter weather advisory: Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Snow is expected throughout the day on Friday, after a week of snow and ice. See weather updates, and information from city officials.
While not everywhere in Kentucky was packed with snow, cities in many areas of the commonwealth saw at least 3 inches over a two-day period.
LEXINGTON, Ky. ( FOX 56) — A winter storm made its way across the Ohio Valley from Jan. 5-6, with snow and sleet totals ranging from 6-12 inches across northern Kentucky and southern Indiana, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). In addition, the NWS said Kentucky saw 0.25-0.75 inches of ice.
The National Weather Service issued a correction Monday stating that only 6.4 inches of snow fell Sunday at CVG
According to the NWS, Cincinnati is expected to receive approximately 3 inches of snow Friday through Saturday. However, the city could get as much as 5 inches on the high-end.
Many communities in Southwest Ohio have seen accumulations of more than 5 inches and Northern Kentucky has seen even higher snowfall amounts.
Louisville, Kentucky experienced "bitterly cold" temperatures in the teens. Earlier in the day, Anchorage, Alaska, was a comparatively balmy 40 degrees Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. There were colder spots than Louisville though.