Winter Weather Update

DEM Blogger

January 13, 2018

Wind chills will be down in the single digits this morning over the entire outlook area. Road conditions will remain hazardous as temperatures will remain in the upper teens to the lower 20s. Some improvement in road conditions are expected later this afternoon.

A cold front will bring a round of snow showers on Monday or Monday night with a light snow accumulation expected. Very cold arctic air will follow this system Tuesday and Wednesday.

Temperatures during the day are not expected to reach above freezing until next Friday.

Here’s the latest 7 day forecast

Lexington road crews continue to work on primary roadways.

Here’s an update on road conditions and the city’s response activities.

If you’re going to shovel snow from sidewalks, driveways, decks and walkways, remember that there’s like to be an icy layer underneath the snow. Wear boots with non-slip soles and dress in layers to stay warm. A hat and good gloves are essential.

Here are some additional tips for safe snow shoveling.