Good Tuesday everyone. Phase one of our winter storm is well underway with some of everything falling from the sky across the state to start the day out. This system is behaving very well so far with things playing out about like we expected in terms of the precipitation types and placement.
The big deal of the day will be to track the rain/snow line as it works to the north. That same line is carrying a period of freezing rain with it and that can cause a lot of headaches. So far… snows have been heaviest across the north with the south seeing a mix to rain. Above freezing temps will continue to slowly lift northward this morning as the snows make the transition to some light rains by late morning and early afternoon. There is a cutoff to just how far north and west the rain line can get. Odds favor areas along and east of a line Maysville to Lexington to Bowling Green mixing with or changing over to rain for a time today. To the west of that line… snows will likely continue and this is the area that can get several more inches today. You can track the line here…
Please keep in mind that the radar is only showing where it “thinks” the various forms of precipitation are falling. 
Another helpful tool today will be the near real time temps from Kentucky Mesonet…
For some actual ground truth… I have a series of weather cams for you to check out from different points across the state…
Richmond
Harrodsburg
I-64 Jefferson/Shelby Line
Louisville
Ashland
I-75 Northern Ky Near Covington
What happens from this point forward? Here is your breakdown…
– A big time arctic front moves quickly eastward across the state this afternoon into the evening. This will change the rain back to snow pretty quickly.
– Snows will increase Tuesday night into Wednesday with a widespread 2-4 inches of additional snow to fall. Higher amounts will be possible in some areas…especially across the higher elevations of southeastern Kentucky.
– Temps will Plummet behind the front. Readings will drop 15 degrees in just a few hours and will wind up in the teens by late evening. Winds will gust to 30-35mph creating wind chills dipping below 0 at times. The same winds will also creating blowing and drifting snows.
– The weather here Wednesday will just be flat out wicked!
– Snow showers and flurries should hang tough all the way into Thursday morning.
The overall weather pattern for the next few weeks will feature VERY cold temps with periodic snow chances. The snow that falls over the next few days has a great shot at still being on the ground in many places a week or two from now. The problem is… you may not see it because it gets covered up by new snows. Some snow showers and flurries will be possible later Friday and Saturday with the potential for a system to dive in here with accumulating snows Sunday and Monday…
Canadian Model
GFS Sunday Afternoon
Yes… even in the middle of a winter storm… the blog is already keeping you guys ahead of the game for the next potential.
Your fellow bloggers need your help as they want to know whats going on where you live. Post the weather conditions from your hometown here on the blog for all to see. I appreciate all the help you give me… and that’s a fact!
More updates as needed so check back. Take care.
We’re snow covered here now. Just had to get up and take a peek. Noticed that Fayette is out tomorrow….waiting for others to follow suit. I’ll probably get the the automated call right in the middle of a great sleep!
brisk fluffy snowfall with about 0.5 to 0.75 inch on the ground right now in Morgan county
Multiple inches in Gtown to this point. Off to work now. If you are looking for the national paper that ranks UK at #2 this week, figure about an hour later than usual for delivery.
Raining here just north of Hazard.
Thanks for the update, Chris! We appreciate you so much!
Bourbon, Scott and Woodford out now. Everything snowcovered in Winchester and still putting it down hard. No word yet from Clark or the parochial schools.
Snow seems to have stopped for the time being here in Bardstown but radar indicates it’s a temporary thing. Looks like close to 3 inches now. I’ll go out in the morning and get actual measurement.
I’m so happy I found this site, I check it many times during the day and night!
Clark is out now. Waiting for SAA and LCHS. Need sleep…..zzzzz.
Here in Wolfe County looks like almost a half-inch. Right now rain/snow. May God Bless You. Have a Good Day.
Lawrence and Johnson County have closed.
3.5 inches in east Louisville off of I-64 and still coming down.
Dusting about 5 miles out of Pikeville….can’t tell if roads are wet or ice….anyone know?
3 inches of Heavy snow and 30 degrees still coming down
About 3.5 in. in SE Lex. and still coming down good. Why was the WSW for Lex. cancelled and just a WWA? With 3.5 in. and still snowing, I thought it would still be a WSW.
I just looked outside here (just north of Hazard), and it looks icy.
I noticed that in several areas.Yet another thing that you would have to ask the weather service.
Good morning Chris and bloggers. I haven’t been out to take a measurement (still in my slippers sipping coffee), but it looks to be about 3.5 to 4 inches and still snowing. No school in Franklin Co. Is it supposed to snow all day, or will the freezing line make it this far north? My kids and I 😉 will have a ball out there today!
Same ole Same ole here in Knox rain rain rain
Here in Williamsburg nothin but rain. Will have to really change to get any snow from this system. It beats ice though!
Freezing rain now coming down at a moderate pace here in Richmond. The radar shows snow, but it is freezing rain. I is already starting to accumulate. I am dreading the drive to class. We should be on a 4 hour delay instead of a 2 hour delay.
Do you guys think we will be okay at school all day today in Laurel Co.? I can’t figure out when the change is expected–thanks!
hey chris we have about 3.5 inches in eastern fleming co. and is still snowing pretty hard some freezing rain in parts of the southern tip of the county keep up the great work you do .
What happened !! Boyle doesn’t have much!
Was hoping for alot of snow this morning.
Raaiiiiiiin.
Knox co… we had a period of moderate snow last night that actually coated the ground, but then quickly turned to rain, temps. went up to..it currently 40* with rain…:(
after a period of snow that coated the ground LATE last night, we quickly went over to rain and temps. rose in the night as well…
Currently
Rain
40*
Knox co….:(
flippin moderation!!!
after a short period of moderate snow late last night, we quickly turned to rain and temps. rose through the night…
currently
rain
40*
Knox co.
snowed late last night, then rain quickly and temps rose.
currently
Rain
40*
knox co.
rain
41*..!!
knox co..
Not trying to be smart here, but..
You just didn’t pay attention to the details of the forecast. I don’t think anyone was calling for more than 2-3 inches overnight. The forecast maps that were on here yesterday, and at the NWS, was for a total through today. And they expect more later
North lexington- a couple inches of snow on the ground (observed, not measured). Now getting light freezing rain.
at least its not gonna flood
We’ve got several inches (haven’t measured)in Southern Franklin Co. Just went out and it’s starting the freezing rain. Everybody be careful out there!
Have almost 3 inches here in downtown Winchester. Now a freezing rain on top of that. And supposed to keep doing SOMETHING all day. And SAA is only on a one hour delay. I have a very bad feeling about the safety of those who drive in from as far as Menifee. Mine walk, or they would not go today.
4-5 inches of new snow here, the ruler out front will soon be dissapearing!!!! still snowing hard!
freezing rain or mix is falling here in lawrenceburg.
N. Berea looks to got about 1-2″, not measured. Rainy Mix is falling. Temp is at 32.5. Road crews are out in full force doing an awesome job! 2 scrapers passed here in the last few minutes.
Accident reported on I-75 in Madison Co.
moderation
31 degrees in Menifee County with about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of snow. We now have rain, snow, and freezing rain. The snow has become crunchy and cars have a thin layer of ice on them. Be careful everyone!
Good for you, Tommy! You are the most enthusiastic snow lover of all time, and that enthusiasm is catching!
I’m really glad you are getting the snow. Enjoy it!
Right now in East Point, Johnson County, there is a light freezing rain on top of about an inch of snow.
partly cloudy with a chance of meatballs sounds like a good forecast to me right now…:)
We got about 1-2″ unmeasured snow. Temp is at 32.5 with freezing rain mix. Accident reported on I-75 in Madison County.
that webcam shot out of the covington area looks pretty impressive!!!
The commute home in Laurel Co. this afternoon should be wet, but not slippery. I think everything should be fine.
Currently in Flemingsburg we are experiencing light freezing rain. We got between 2 and 3 inches of snow last night.
Drove from Harrodsburg Rd @ Jessamine County line to Palumbo. Rain most of the way until Palumbo and then it became a mixture of sleet/snow/rain. Man O War, Nicholasville Rd. and New Circle were in decent shape – just a little slushy.
Welcome to the Bluegrass, the Horse and Wintry Mix Capital of the World.
Anderson County: 3-4″ of wet snow. Freezing rain falling now as we are just getting to 32 degrees. A MESS out there!
Is anybody else having trouble getting the blog to come up?
Looks like that line is setting up farther north =/ Freezing rain here in Georgetown
2-3 inches here. Where is the accident?
i-75 okay to Lexington?
There was about an inch of snow on the ground at 7:45 this morning in far north Estill Co., but it may have consolidated because precip had changed to rain earlier. Snow had started about 11PM last night. Temp right at 32 degrees.
Freezing rain just south of Carlisle since about 7:30 with about 3-4 inches of snow. Just spoke with people in Flemingsburg and Mt. Olivet who said it was still putting the snow down. So, Nicholas Co. is the fence again for now!!! Just wonder how far north and west it will go. I’d say the fence stays pretty close to here.
As of about 15 minutes ago, there was a slushy mess on the ground in downtown Lexington with the same falling from the sky- i.e. a shower of mixed rain/snow.
Temps already starting to crash in western ky. Roadways refreezing.
Good day to stay in and color.
About 3-4 inches here in Morehead. Right now some sort of snow/sleet/rain mix is falling.
Freezing Rain falling pretty hard in Nicholasville. About 3 in of snow on the ground. VERY SLUSHY ROADS. 31 degrees right now…
“The snow that falls over the next few days has a great shot at still being on the ground in many places a week or two from now. The problem is… you may not see it because it gets covered up by new snows.”
That’s a good problem to have.
Rain, Rain dreary Rain here in Somerset.
I have 6 inches here in Fern Creek(Louisville area).
That’s what I’m more concerned with…our commute home this evening. Freezing rain here in Georgetown.
we got about 2-3 inches last night and then it changed to rain and its pouring rain now with 34 degrees….
Boyle County- 35* light rain…Overnight snowfall measurement of 1.5 inches.
I agree…here in Lawrenceburg 3-4″….freezing rain/mixing with rain..temp at 34….
Off to start shoveling respective driveways!!
anyone know where the rain/snow line is in central ky? has it started shifting back east again?
By the looks of radar Bowling Green has went back to snow, can anyone confirm that, MITCH?
Rain and/or Freezing Rain (Not sure which) and 32.2 degrees on the Mercer/Anderson County Line (5 miles South of Lawrenceburg)
The rain will remain until 4pm in most spots according to the NWS.
still raining in campbellsville tim about 80 miles east northeast of bowling green
Has been snowing in BG for about the last 30 minutes. Coming down at a steady clip with big wet flakes. Very beautiful.
Boyle County- 35* light rain….1.5 inches of snow on ground.
http://stormtracker.yolasite.com/
Big fluffy flakes are falling near Burlington. It’s a winter wonderland up here. Heading out to shovel the driveway soon.
the winds have switched around to the N,NW,W.direction from shephardsville,down to just east of Bowling Green.
Areas east of this winds are out of the S,SE,ENE,E. where the “WEATHER OMELET” if falling…or the infamous MIX BAG.
THANKS FOR THE REPORTS GUYS!!!.. this looks to be the transition zone winds have switched around to N,NW now and this should work east through the early afternoon hrs…
nearing 6 inches and its still POURING!!!!!! about 10 inches on the ground right now!!!
Don’t think that is gonna happen – the front appears to be between Lou. and Lex. now – by the wind direction.
local mets calling for up to 10 inches!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is why i chose nku over other schools, snow is toooo IMPORTANT!!!! bring it mother nature!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!looks like a scene from jeremiah johnson out there!
Had about 3 inches in western Garrard as of about 5 am, then the snow turned to rain/freezing rain. Rain for the past couple hours which has made a lot of slush and taken away a lot of the snow on the ground.