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Special Weather Statement for Lexington

Special Weather Statement for Lexington
DEM Blogger
January 6, 2018

Updated at 5:45pm – Saturday, January 6

A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to spread across central Kentucky and southern Indiana late Sunday evening.

Precipitation will transition to mostly freezing rain Sunday night and early Monday morning as temperatures gradually warm to near freezing. By mid to late Monday morning, mostly rain is expected.

The greatest threat for snow and ice accumulation is across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, generally along and north of the Bluegrass Parkway…and especially north of the I-64 corridor. Additionally, given the very cold ground and road temperatures, even if air temperatures warm above freezing Sunday night and Monday, and rain is falling, the water will freeze on frigid ground surfaces, making them slick and hazardous. The Monday morning commute and travel is likely to be impacted. The greatest threat of freezing rain will be Monday from 2 am to 10 am.

People should prepare for the winter weather Sunday night and Monday, and stay updated to the latest forecast.

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Updated at 10am – Saturday, January 6

Saturday will start off bitterly cold and only climb to 15 to 20 degrees for highs. Sunday morning lows will be 7 to 12 degrees and be the last morning of this deep freeze for some time.

Following the frigid Arctic air, a storm system is forecast to spread precipitation across the Ohio Valley late Sunday evening through Monday. Precipitation may start as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before transitioning to more freezing rain or rain Monday morning.

The greatest threat for snow and ice accumulation is across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, generally along and north of theBluegrass Parkway…and especially north of the I-64 corridor.

Additionally, given the very cold ground and road temperatures, even if air temperatures warm above freezing Sunday night and Monday, and rain is falling, the water will freeze on frigid ground surfaces, making them slick and hazardous.

The Monday morning commute and travel may be impacted. The greatest threat offreezing rain will be Monday from 2 am to 10 am.

People should prepare for the possibility of winter weather Sunday night through Monday. Stay updated to the latest forecast as slight changes in temperatures can have a significant impact to precipitation type and amounts.


4pm – Friday, January 5

Very Cold Tonight and Wintry Mix Likely Sunday Night and Monday Morning

Low temperatures tonight are expected to fall into the lower single digits with rural and sheltered locations likely to be a few degrees below zero. Combined with light winds, wind chill values are forecast to be as low as -10 by early Saturday morning. For those heading out this evening or early Saturday morning, dress appropriately for the cold temperatures and wind chills.

Following the frigid Arctic air, a storm system is forecast to spread precipitation across southern Indiana and central Kentucky Sunday evening through Monday. Precipitation may start as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before transitioning to more freezing rain or rain Monday morning.

The greatest threat for snow and ice accumulation is across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, generally along and north of the I-64 corridor. Additionally, given the very cold ground and road temperatures, even if air temperatures warm above freezing Sunday night and Monday, and rain is falling, the water will freeze on ground surfaces, making them slick and hazardous. The Monday morning commute and travel may be impacted.

People should prepare for the possibility of winter weather Sunday night through Monday. Stay updated to the latest forecast as slight changes in temperatures can have a significant impact to precipitation type and amounts. Read the latest forecast here.

Source: National Weather Service

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