Kentucky’s first snowstorm of the season is here. How much snow will we get?
Parts of Kentucky received the first snowfall of the season on Thursday morning, though most areas saw no accumulation.
Snow began around 9:30 a.m. in Central Kentucky, and it was expected to taper off early Thursday afternoon.
But heavier snow was expected beginning later Thursday, and it may hang around until Friday morning.
The NWS said snowfall amounts range from a coating to two inches, while some higher elevation areas in eastern Kentucky could get up to five inches of snow.
Lexington has a 52% chance of getting at least an inch of snow, according to the NWS. The chances of snow increase in Eastern Kentucky, as Harlan and Letcher counties are expected to see the most snow.
Snow is expected to accumulate mostly on grassy or elevated surfaces, but localized heavy snowfall could leave behind traces of accumulations on roads, according to the NWS.
Beginning Thursday evening, the NWS said gusty winds around 30-35 mph and heavy snowfall could create reduced visibility during the evening commute along I-64, I-75 and downtown Lexington.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday, according to the NWS. Areas outside the advisory could get a slushy accumulation of a half-inch or less, mainly along and east of I-65, NWS forecasters said.
The snow is expected to taper off in the early evening hours of Friday, but a few lingering flurries in the morning are still possible, according to NWS forecasters. In Eastern Kentucky, the storm will gradually transition to rain by Friday afternoon, according to the NWS. Some areas may get drizzle or freezing drizzle Friday morning, but no additional impacts are expected.
This story was originally published November 21, 2024 at 7:53 AM.
