Winter Storm WARNING in effect for Lexington

DEM Blogger

January 12, 2018

Rain will change to a mix of freezing rain and sleet from west to east today and then change over to an accumulating snow by this afternoon and into the evening hours. The combination of ice and snow accumulations will result in hazardous travel conditions later today and continuing into tonight.

The warning is in effect until 4am tomorrow – Saturday, January 12, 2018

Moderate to heavy mixed precipitation expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around a tenth of an inch are expected. Gusty winds tonight will result in some blowing and drifting of snow.

Be prepared for periods of limited visibility during travel. Travel is not recommended tonight.