Lexington braces for first round of winter snow storms, bitter cold
Lexington streets and roads crews have started pretreating many major roads in preparation for a winter storm that could dump as much as 4 inches of snow in Central Kentucky starting Thursday and into Friday morning.
Crews started applying brine to many streets beginning at noon Tuesday and will continue to pretreat roads throughout the day Wednesday, city officials said.
In addition, the city has received its salt shipment and has two full salt barns in preparation for the first snow event of 2022.
Many of the city’s major corridors — including Nicholasville, Harrodsburg and New Circle Roads—are state roads under the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s jurisdiction.. State officials have also started pretreating roads, bridges and overpasses. The city is responsible for approximately 1,400 miles of roads in Fayette County. The state is responsible for clearing an additional 800 miles of roadway, according to a release from the city of Lexington.
Friday trash pick up on one-hour delay
Thursday city trash pick up is not expected to be impacted by the storm, city officials said. Residents should place their carts at the end of their driveway, not in the roadway, and make sure the area in front of the carts is clear.
Due to the predicted frigid temperatures, Friday’s waste collection will operate on a one-hour delay.
See someone who needs shelter? Here are the numbers to call
Meanwhile, the city has also activated its emergency weather plan for the homeless, which will remain in effect until Saturday. Residents who know of or see someone who appears to be in need of emergency shelter, call (859) 533-9199. If it is between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., call (859) 494-0470. For a list of all available shelters and transportation services, as well as other resources, visit uwbg211.org.
The National Weather Service in Louisville is predicting between 2 to 4 inches of snow for the Fayette County area on Thursday starting in the mid-morning. The high will be 26 degrees with the low dropping to 9 degrees Thursday night. Chilly temperatures will remain Friday and into Sunday with lows hovering in the teens.
