The much anticipated winter storm is now hours away. Here’s a look at the latest timeline. Flurries are likely Saturday morning, then turning to steadier snow in the afternoon. While the snow will initially be light, it will all stick immediately on contact, since pavement temperatures are below freezing. So, just a little will cause slick roads. Light accumulations possible by mid-late afternoon.
The snowfall rates will become heavier Saturday evening. Snow will continue all day Sunday, wrapping up Sunday night.
The maps below are from the National Weather Service showing the large snowfall totals across the region. If you are in Southern Kentucky, you’ll need to watch out for significant icing impact. A mix of sleet/ice will likely lower snowfall totals for areas along and south of the Bluegrass/Western Kentucky Parkways. Either way, all roads around the entire region will be snow and/or ice covered. Avoid travel if possible late Saturday through early Monday. A foot of snow looks pretty easy to attain for much of the region, with bands of heavier amounts highly likely as well.
This winter storm not only brings a bunch of snow, but also extreme cold. All or our area is under a Cold Weather Advisory through Saturday morning with sub-zero wind chills likely. It’s very rare to see this large of an area across the United States under Winter Storm Warnings.
After the snow is on the ground, we are in for a long-lasting very cold weather pattern. This snow won’t be melting for at least the rest of this month.
-Meteorologist Ben Peine
