Good Friday afternoon, everyone. Light snow continues to fall across southern and southeastern Kentucky as we watch a bigger system potentially impacting that region early Saturday. I will touch on that in a moment, but I also want to issue a Frozen Pipes ALERT or the next few mornings.

With snow on the ground and arctic air in place, areas that get in on some clearing overnight will see temps go below zero.  The short term Hi-Res Models are jumping all over this. Here’s the RAP at 7am Saturday…

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The HRRR model only goes out to 4am, but it is well on its way to showing similar numbers…

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Temps on Saturday now look to stay in the low and middle teens for much of the day. Wind chills will be near zero. Low temps by Sunday morning will tank, again. Below zero readings are possible across much of the region. Take precautions to prevent frozen pipes, check on your neighbors, livestock and outdoor animals.

The snow potential in the south and southeast continues. Several areas are picking up an inch or less today, and this is covering roads. Why wasn’t a Winter Weather Advisory issued for this? I’m the wrong person to ask for that since I’m still trying to figure out why Jackson and Louisville stopped the advisory area-wide at 11 last night… as it was still snowing with most roads still snow covered. I digress.

The big winter storm to our south and east is going to graze southeastern Kentucky. This “graze” can mean anything from a covering to 6″ of snow. It’s literally THAT close of a call for the Virginia border counties. The NAM is just a bit east, but the GFS came west…

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The GFS has 6″ snows in southeastern Kentucky.

The Canadian is just a touch less…

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It should be noted, the short-term Hi Res Models are indicating the snow shield getting into the southeast. I will have a First Call For Snowfall on WKYT-TV starting at 4pm.

The pattern over the next few weeks has the “Bold” look to it. It’s a volatile one that can cause big temps swings and some issues. Ugh.

I leave you with regional radar and will update again this evening…

Have a great afternoon and take care.