Good Thursday, folks. Rounds of heavy rain are targeting the region today and into Friday. This comes from a massive storm system impacting areas from Canada to Cuba and all points in between. We should be able to squeeze a little wet snow out of this late Friday.

Here’s a breakdown of how this may play out:

  • Rounds of heavy rain will be common through Friday and could cause a few high water issues. Rainfall amounts of 1″-3″ will be noted across central and eastern Kentucky.
  • Winds will be very gusty and may reach 35mph at times.
  • Much colder air swings in on Friday, with a mix of rain and snow developing in the afternoon. A period of wet snow will be possible in the central and east Friday night and very early Saturday.
  • Some light, slushy accumulations will be possible, but a wet ground is going to have a say in that.

As we take a look at the various computer models, we begin with the heavy rain aspect. Don’t overlook the potential for local stream and street flooding issues with rainfall numbers like these…

Hi Res NAM

GFS

The snow part of this isn’t a big, big deal, but we can see the potential for a little slush. The NAM Fam continues to be the most aggressive…

Hi Res NAM

The NAM Fam is likely overdone, with the GFS probably closer to reality…

With or without any sticking snow, slick spots will develop on roads Friday night. All that water will combine with temps in the 20s to make for some icy travel for some.

The next system quickly rolls in here on Sunday into early Christmas Eve day. This may bring some light rain and light snow to much of the region. Here’s the new version of the GFS…

That matches up well with the European Model…

The system zipping in for Christmas Day is a little weaker on the European, but is still showing a little light rain and light snow for parts of Kentucky…

Updates as usual later today. Until then, let’s track some rain…

Make it a great day and take care.