Thursday, January 15

Light rain will switch over to snow showers from northwest to southeast later today as temperatures tumble below freezing behind a strong cold front. The transition to snow showers is expected to occur around 5 PM north of I-64 to around 8 PM in the deeper valleys of the Big Sandy Basin and near the Tennessee border. The snow showers will be most widespread through the first half of tonight, before slowly diminishing Thursday morning. A few brief snow squalls are also possible, leading to sudden visibility reductions and snow-covered roadways. Due to the scattered nature of the snow showers and squalls, weather conditions could vary dramatically over short distances. Snow accumulations are forecast to range from a few tenths to around 1 inch for most locations. However, locally higher amounts cannot be ruled out at elevations above 1,500 feet and also in areas impacted by more persistent snow shower and squall activity. Additionally, temperatures will drop into the teens to near 20 degrees tonight. Thus any remaining liquid water on untreated roadways will tend to freeze overnight, potentially leading to slippery travel in some places. Those with travel plans this evening into Thursday morning should be prepared for slippery spots in addition to sudden reductions in visibility and snow-covered roadway conditions when encountering heavier snow showers and squalls.

Light rain will change to snow showers later this evening and tonight, with snow showers expected area wide by 10 PM this evening. Generally light accumulations are anticipated, however, with the falling temperatures, slick conditions will be possible on untreated roadways through Thursday. In addition, heavier bands of snow, and gusty winds at times could produce sudden visibility reductions. Those traveling this evening and overnight should be prepared for the potential of reduced visibility and slick conditions in spots. These conditions may persist into the Thursday morning commute. Please allow extra time to reach your destination if traveling.

Some isolated to scattered snow showers are possible across the area through the rest of this afternoon and early evening. While accumulations are expected to be mainly on elevated or grassy surfaces, there could be some rapid changes in conditions with any snow shower. Visibility may be reduced to less than half a mile in snow showers. In addition to the chance for snow showers, gusty northwest winds of 30-40 mph are expected through this evening.

WHAT Much colder air will arrive and snow showers are expected, but the snow showers will gradually taper off overnight and on Saturday. Most locations should have snow accumulations of less than an inch. However, localized amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, especially at elevations above 2500 feet.

WHERE The Winter Weather Advisory is for Harlan, Letcher, and Pike counties in Kentucky.

WHEN The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST Thursday.

IMPACTS Plan on slippery road conditions.

HAZARDS An area of briefly heavy snow accompanied by winds gusts of 20 to 30 MPH and visibility of less than a mile will affect the region. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 836 PM EST, an area of briefly heavy snow was along a line extending from Bowen to Mount Olive to Island City and moving southeast at 35 MPH. The area affected includes the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 23 and 49. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this area. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.

A few moderate snow bands will continue this evening. An additional quarter to half inch could fall where bands are the most persistent. Gusty winds of 25 to 35 mph will continue causing visibility to drop below a mile and in some isolated cases below a half mile. Watch for slick spots on elevated and untreated surfaces.

HAZARDS An area of briefly heavy snow accompanied by winds of 20 to 30 MPH and visibility of less than a mile will affect the area. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 915 PM EST, an area of briefly heavy snow was along a line extending from Campton to Gentry to Buckhorn and moving southeast at 35 MPH. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 54 and 59. Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 1 and 13. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 15. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this area of briefly heavy snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.

Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish into the overnight hours. While any accumulation will be less than an inch, this will create slick roadways. Not all roads will be affected, but motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling tonight, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

HAZARDS An area of briefly heavy snow accompanied by wind gusts of 20 to 30 MPH and visibility of less than one mile will affect the area. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1031 PM EST, an area of briefly heavy snow was along a line extending from Melvin to Gander and moving southeast at 30 MPH. This will affect the following highways... Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 1 and 16. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 10 and 15. U.S. Highway 23 in Lethcher County between mile markers 1 and 7. U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 0 and 8. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this area. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.

WHAT Snow showers will gradually diminish overnight and on Saturday morning. Most locations should have total snow accumulations of less than an inch. However, localized amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, especially at elevations above 2500 feet.

WHERE The Winter Weather Advisory is for Harlan, Letcher, and Pike counties in Kentucky.

WHEN The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST Thursday.

IMPACTS Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

The combination of patchy light snowfall and rapidly falling temperatures has allowed for black ice to form on untreated roadways. Sheltered and elevated surfaces will be most likely to have black ice, but caution should be used on all roadways as conditions can deteriorate rapidly over short distances given the patchy nature of snowfall. Temperatures will not rise above freezing, so the Thursday morning commute could be affected for any untreated areas.

The combination of a few lingering snow showers and rapidly falling temperatures will allow black ice and slippery spots to form on untreated roadways early this morning. Sheltered and elevated surfaces will be most prone to have issues. The Thursday morning commute could be affected.

WHAT Snow showers will gradually diminish overnight and on Thursday morning. Most locations should have total snow accumulations of less than an inch. However, localized amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast, especially at elevations above 2500 feet.

WHERE The Winter Weather Advisory is for Harlan, Letcher, and Pike counties in Kentucky.

WHEN The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 AM EST Thursday.

IMPACTS Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish early this morning. While any accumulation will be less than an inch, this will create slick roadways with a quick coating of snow. Not all roads will be affected, but motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

Snow showers are expected area wide through the morning. Generally light accumulations are anticipated, however, with the falling temperatures, slick conditions will be possible on untreated roadways. In addition, heavier bands of snow, and gusty winds at times could produce sudden visibility reductions. Those traveling should be prepared for the potential of reduced visibility and slick conditions in spots. These conditions may persist through the morning commute. Please allow extra time to reach your destination if traveling.

WHAT Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Locally up to 2 inches will be possible.

WHERE Portions of northeast and northern Kentucky and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.

WHEN Until 9 AM EST this morning.

IMPACTS Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

The combination moisture from precipitation last night and well below freezing temperatures may lead to black ice and slippery spots on untreated roadways this morning. Sheltered and elevated surfaces will be most prone to have issues. The morning commute could be affected.

The combination of a few lingering snow showers and well below freezing temperatures will allow for black ice and slippery spots on untreated roadways this morning. Roadways above 2,000 feet will be most prone to have issues. The morning commute could be affected.

Scattered snow showers occurring across the region will gradually diminish through 9 AM. Most locations will observe snow accumulations of an inch or less. In some of the better snow bands, locally up to 2 inches will be possible. The cold temperatures will create slick roadways due to the coating of snow. Motorists should be aware that driving conditions may change quickly along their route, going from dry to slick. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

Untreated surfaces may still be slick through the morning given the cold temperatures, but travel conditions are improving across the area.

WHAT Snow showers are expected to cause negative travel impacts to the Friday morning commute hours. Minor snow accumulations less than one inch expected.

WHERE Portions of southern Indiana and north central Kentucky along and north of I-64.

WHEN From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Friday.

IMPACTS Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.