Winter Storm Watch Issued As Freezing Rain, Snow and Ice Expected

DEM Blogger

February 8, 2021

An upper level weather system will bring wintry precipitation to the region from late this afternoon through tonight. The precipitation may briefly begin as a rain/snow mix, then change to mostly snow in southern Indiana and a wintry mix in north central Kentucky for the evening hours. Overnight some freezing rain or freezing drizzle is expected, and may create a light glaze. A secondary winter weather event is expected to begin late Tuesday as a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain develop across the region. Current forecasts suggest that significant amounts of freezing rain and sleet will be possible across portions of southern Indiana and Central Kentucky. For this reason, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued. That watch goes into effect late Tuesday (tomorrow) night through Thursday.

Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total icing accumulations of one tenth to one half inch are likely and locally higher amounts will be possible. The heaviest icing is expected in a zone parallel to the Western Kentucky and Bluegrass Parkways.

Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

What to do if the power goes out.