Good Saturday, everyone. We have a light snow maker diving into the region today, bringing the potential for a light accumulation to parts of the state. It’s the first of, at least, three clippers showing up over the next week or so.
A band of light snow dives southeastward out of India this morning into the early afternoon areas. This can coat the ground in some spots as it does so. Once it passes, winds become northwesterly and really begin to crank up by evening. That northwesterly wind will pick up some moisture from Lake Michigan and cause snow showers to develop across central and eastern Kentucky.
Light accumulations are possible, ranging from a coating to an inch in many areas. The best chance for a full blown inch or locally higher may be across the higher mountains in the southeast.
We will need to watch for a few slick spots to develop, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Wind chill numbers reach the teens late today into the evening as those northwesterly winds get cranking. Sunday morning wind chills may drop into the single digits at times. Brr
Sunday is a very windy and cold day and I’m watching a sneaky system trying to skirt the northern and northeastern parts of the state. That could produce some flakes as it scoots into Ohio and West Virginia…
Winds may reach 35mph at times on Monday as another system dives in from the northwest. This is likely to produce a period of light snow and snow showers for Tuesday, with additional systems later in the week.
For now, it’s all about today’s light snow maker. Let’s track it…
Hamburg Area from WKYT Studio
Lexington
I-75 @ Newtown Pike
Lexington
I-75 @ Winchester Road
Lexington
I-75 @ Iron Works Pike
Lexington
I-275 approaching KY 20/Airport
Near Covington
I-71/I-75 at Buttermilk Pike
Near Covington
I-75 MP 127
Georgetown
I-64 at KY-801
Near Morehead
US 60 @ US 127
Frankfort
US 60 @ Chenault Road
Near Millville
Downtown Louisville @ 2nd & Broadway
Louisville
I will update as needed later today. Have a good one and take care.
India really? Just kidding. Waiting on the snow to fly.
Lol! I had to reread that, too.
Thanks Chris, hope you are feeling better. We will take the light coating of snow for today. I give up for now on a major snowstorm. Have a great day and stay safe.
Can’t wait to see the first snow flakes of the year. Maybe we will have a white Christmas in a few weeks! The possibility is there!! That would be awesome!!! Bing Crosby singing “White Christmas” would be a wish come true. BOTS!!
Parts of South has got more snow now than we will see all winter here in Western,ky. These clippers looks like there more of North and east of us don’t like our chances to get any of that. But it’s not officially winter yet still rest of this month and January , February and have seen some of biggest snow maker in March. I just gotta be patient and see what plays out.
Here’s a link that I think is very alarming. It has to do with what is going on with our climate. As you know, the weather has not been exactly normal, but very bizarre. I personally don’t know what to think about what is going on with our global climate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLwfFtDFZDpwtijqkJiOyc-WJOaGWOfVGG&v=yWM0nXNztOQ&app=desktop
Our climate is the same as it has for many a time. They see snow on the Gulf coast. It’s a rarity, but it does happen.
What is “normal”? Weather patterns change. Check out the Louisville NWS page on record cold in the early 1900’s.
I feel the same about the above link BS period.
No one else is giving any snow chances for my part of Ky. Next week. Weather app says 50’s end of next week for my area. Looks like Chris missed these and the cold.
You’re dumb if you believe weather apps….jeez bob
Well the clipper may a lair out of me it’s snowing in my part of world here in Western,ky
Not snowing in Central Kentucky. I think the clipper is moving out quickly. Now the wind will start in with declining temperatures. If it’s not going to snow, I would rather have sunshine and 60 degrees.
Nothing on radar is reaching the ground in Covington, KY.
Dew point is 16 at my back yard i doubt anything will reach the ground unless it picks up.
I am showing 30 degrees with 18 degree dewpoint and 61% humidity from my weather station in backyard. 3 miles south of Ohio River.
Nice little quick burst that has left a light dusting on the deck in LouMetro. Festive flakes.