Friday, January 23
NWS Alerts Active This Day
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 11:58AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION... .Snow is expected to begin overnight Saturday night, periods of sleet will mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through Sunday afternoon.
WHAT Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations across parts of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest Indiana and western Kentucky. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
WHERE All southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:00PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE All ofsouthern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Friday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 1:28PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain along and south of the Bluegrass and Western Kentucky Parkways. South of the parkways, storm total snow and sleet 4 to 10 inches with up to a third of an inch of ice accumulation. North of the parkways mainly snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. Locazlized higher amounts possible.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 12:29PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION... .Snow is expected to begin overnight Friday night, periods of sleet will mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through Sunday afternoon.
WHAT Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
WHERE All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches possible.
WHERE Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio.
WHEN From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult.
Persons should consider altering their travel plans. If you do plan to travel in hazardous winter conditions, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 2:08PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Heavy snow is expected along and north of KY State Route 80 and the Hal Rogers Parkway, with 7 to 12 inches of snow expected and up to a tenth of an inch of sleet and freezing rain. Snow amounts along and south of KY State Route 80 and the Hal Rogers Parkway will range from 3 to 7 inches with a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain, ranging from 0.1 to 0.4 tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:39PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
WHAT A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major impacts to the region this weekend. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
WHERE Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN From Saturday morning through Monday morning.
IMPACTS Travel will likely be very difficult to impossible. Heavy snow and ice accumulations could bring down trees and power lines leading to widespread power outages.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 3:36PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain along and south of the Bluegrass and Western Kentucky Parkways. South of the Parkways, storm total snow and sleet 4 to 10 inches with up to a half inch of ice accumulation. North of the parkways mainly snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. Localized higher amounts of snow and ice are possible.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 10:18PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
WHAT A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major impacts to the region this weekend. Periods of moderate to heavy snow are forecast, along with the potential for periods of a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
WHERE Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN From Saturday morning through Monday morning.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 9:40PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Friday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 9:51PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ Friday Night to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:08AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:27AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch.
WHERE Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio.
WHEN From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, visit 511in.org or call 1-800-261-7623 for the latest road information. In Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov for the latest road information. In Ohio, visit ohgo.com for the latest road information.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:34AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
WHERE Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
WHEN From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:13AM CST until January 24 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills between 2 to 12 below zero are expected.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM EST/ Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:18AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION... .Snow is expected to begin overnight tonight, periods of sleet will mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through Sunday afternoon.
WHAT Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:45AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
IMPACTS Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:17AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:18AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches and ice accumulations around four tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky.
WHEN From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 4:26AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Heavy snow is expected along and northwest of a line from Pulaski to Pike County, snowfall totals in this area will range from 7 to 14 inches with the highest amounts along the I-64 corridor. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected along and southeast of a line from Pulaski to Pike County. Total snowfall in this area will range from 3 to 7 inches but total ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.4 tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 9:07AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:18PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected.
WHERE Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
WHEN From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:29PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Heavy snow is expected along and northwest of a line from Pulaski to Pike County, snowfall totals in this area will range from 7 to 14 inches with the highest amounts along and north of the I-64 corridor. Heavy mixed precipitation is also expected, with total ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.4 of an inch. Heavy mixed precipitation is also expected along and southeast of a line from Pulaski to Pike County. Total snowfall in this area will range from 3 to 7 inches with total ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.5 of an inch.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches.
WHERE Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
WHEN From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, visit 511in.org or call 1-800-261-7623 for the latest road information. In Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov for the latest road information. In Ohio, visit ohgo.com for the latest road information.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 11 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.
WHERE In Kentucky, Lewis, Mason, and Robertson Counties. In Ohio, Adams and Scioto Counties.
WHEN From 10 AM Saturday to noon EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Kentucky, visit goky.ky.gov for the latest road information. In Ohio, visit ohgo.com for the latest road information.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:48PM CST until January 24 at 1:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills between 1 to 12 below zero are expected.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM EST/ Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 2:00PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Heavy snow. A band of 9 to 13 inch accumulations peaking roughly from around Van Buren, Missouri across Southern Illinois and the Ohio River counties of Western Kentucky to the Evansville Tri-State region. 5 to 8 inches of snow is forecast in other locations across far southeast Missouri and southern portions of west Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western Kentucky are possible, mainly Saturday evening through midday Sunday, with some freezing rain possible in the southern Kentucky Pennyrile. Sleet mixing in those areas may add up to over an inch, with a light glaze of freezing rain.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting www.weather.gov/pah/roads Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 3:04PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain along and south of the Bluegrass and Western Kentucky Parkways. South of the Parkways, storm total snow and sleet of 4 to 10 inches, with total ice amounts up to a half an inch. Localized areas across southern or eastern Kentucky could see up to three quarters of an inch. Across southern Indiana and north central Kentucky, mainly snow, heavy at times. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches. Localized higher amounts of snow and sleet possible.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Indiana, for Indiana Road Conditions please visit http://511in.org In Kentucky, for Kentucky Road Conditions please visit http://goky.ky.gov
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 3:46PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Heavy snow is expected along and northwest of a line from Pulaski to Pike County, snowfall totals in this area will range from 6 to 12 inches with the highest amounts along and north of the I-64 corridor. Heavy mixed precipitation is also expected, with total ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.4 of an inch. Heavy mixed precipitation is also expected along and southeast of a line from Pulaski to Pike County. Total snowfall in this area will range from 3 to 7 inches with total ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.5 of an inch.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:54PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Saturday.
IMPACTS The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:48PM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
WHERE Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
WHEN Until noon EST Saturday.
IMPACTS Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:00PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
WHAT Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
WHERE Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Monday.
IMPACTS Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
How Did We Do?
Comparing our AI forecast to actual observations from Friday, January 23, 2026.
Regional Assessments
Purchase Area
Northwest Pennyrile
Southwest Pennyrile
Barren River
Louisville Metro
Lincoln Trail
Lake Cumberland
Northern Kentucky
Inner Bluegrass
Bluegrass Foothills
Northeast Kentucky
Southeast Kentucky
Dangerous Arctic Cold and Biting Winds Grip Kentucky
A powerful arctic air mass is plunging across the Commonwealth today. Expect bone-chilling temperatures and sharp northwest winds that will drive wind chills into the single digits and below zero. While skies will be mostly clear for the majority of the state, the primary story is the intense cold air advection that will cause temperatures to drop or remain nearly flat throughout the afternoon.
Confidence Assessment
Models are in nearly perfect agreement on the synoptic setup and the total absence of precipitation. The only minor uncertainty is the exact floor of the overnight low temperatures based on cloud cover persistence.
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Purchase Area
A mix of sun and clouds will give way to plunging temperatures. While it stays dry, the wind will be relentless, making it feel like it is in the single digits by sunset.
Northwest Pennyrile
Sunny skies will offer zero warmth today. Temperatures will stay in the mid-20s at best, dropping into the low teens tonight.
Southwest Pennyrile
Plenty of sunshine is expected, but brisk northwest winds will keep wind chills in the single digits for most of the day.
Barren River
A very cold but clear day. Temperatures will briefly reach the low 30s before a sharp drop after sunset.
Louisville Metro
Louisville will stay well below freezing today. Wind chills will drop near zero by the evening commute.
Lincoln Trail
High terrain will see even stronger winds, making it feel like it is below zero at times tonight. No precipitation is expected.
Lake Cumberland
While it may be the warmest spot in the state early on, the arctic air will arrive by mid-afternoon, causing a rapid temperature drop.
Northern Kentucky
This is the coldest region in the state. Temperatures will only reach the low 20s and will plunge into the single digits tonight with wind chills well below zero.
Inner Bluegrass
Sunlight will be deceptive today. Hard freezing temperatures and gusty winds will persist through the day and into the night.
Bluegrass Foothills
Sunny and cold across the foothills. Temperatures will stay below freezing for most of the day.
Northeast Kentucky
Temperatures will drop quickly this evening in the valleys. Expect a cold but beautiful winter day with plenty of sun.
Southeast Kentucky
A few morning clouds will clear away, but the arrival of arctic air will be felt by late afternoon as temperatures drop into the 20s.
Possible Outcomes
Weather forecasting involves uncertainty. Below are two scenarios representing the range of possible outcomes: the "Boom" scenario shows the worst-case/highest-impact result if conditions align unfavorably, while the "Bust" scenario shows the best-case/lowest-impact result if the forecast doesn't materialize as expected.
The 'Boom' Scenario
The 'Coldest' scenario occurs if the arctic high centers more quickly and skies remain perfectly clear overnight, allowing the GEM's aggressive cooling to verify. This would result in morning lows between -2F and 5F across the northern half of Kentucky with wind chills near -15F.
The 'Bust' Scenario
The 'Muted' scenario occurs if mid-level stratocumulus clouds linger longer than expected in Central and Eastern Kentucky, as suggested by the NAM. This cloud cover would act as a thermal blanket, keeping overnight lows in the mid-to-upper teens rather than the single digits.
Model Disagreements
When models disagree, a call must be made to determine the most likely outcome. This decision is based on a combination of factors including model performance, historical data, and the models general accounting of each climatic region of Kentucky.
The Magnitude of the Arctic Plunge
A significant disagreement exists regarding how low surface temperatures will drop. The GEM and Euro are notably colder, pushing single-digit lows deep into Central Kentucky, while the GFS remains more conservative with lows in the mid-teens.
Why GEM Wins
GEM historically captures the depth of shallow arctic air masses more effectively than the GFS, which tends to over-mix the boundary layer and keep surface temps too warm in these regimes.
Post-Frontal Cloud Retention
The NAM and GEM suggest lingering mid-level moisture will keep skies 'Partly to Mostly Cloudy' in the Southeast, while the GFS and Euro forecast 'Crystal Clear' conditions.
Why NAM Wins
NAM's superior vertical resolution typically detects shallow moisture trapped beneath a subsidence inversion better than global models, which often scour out clouds too aggressively.
Celestial Almanac
Waxing Crescent
Purchase Area
Northwest Pennyrile
Southwest Pennyrile
Barren River
Louisville Metro
Lincoln Trail
Lake Cumberland
Northern Kentucky
Inner Bluegrass
Bluegrass Foothills
Northeast Kentucky
Southeast Kentucky
Dive Deeper Into the Models
This forecast is a synthesis of raw data from the NAM, GFS, ECMWF, and GEM models. These models provide detailed atmospheric analyses including 500mb vorticity, precipitation rates, and more. You can take a look at the raw model data by clicking the links below.