How much snow did Lexington get Tuesday? Here’s the latest info from NWS
Tuesday’s winter storm brought more than 6 inches of snow to some parts of Central Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service.
Lexington received 2.3 inches of snow, according to the NWS. Other unofficial reports, such as posts on social media and weather spotters, suggested that some parts of Lexington got up to 3 inches of snow.
Some of the hardest-hit areas statewide were Boyle, Garrard and Madison counties, the NWS said. About 7.6 inches of snow was reported in Garrard County, while 7.2 inches was reported in Madison County. Boyle County reported six inches of snow.
One person died in a car crash as a result of the weather, according to Gov. Andy Beshear. Kentucky State Police said a Bardstown man lost control of his vehicle and collided with a tractor-trailer. He was declared dead at the scene.
Parts of Central Kentucky are still under a winter weather advisory Wednesday morning. The NWS said there was a chance of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle that could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
The advisory was expected to expire at 9 a.m., according to the NWS.
What’s ahead in the forecast?
Rain is in the forecast for Wednesday, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch during the day and between one-tenth and quarter of an inch in the evening, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington.
Thursday and Friday should be drier days, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s and low 40s.
But more rain is expected Saturday. The NWS said some areas of Southern Kentucky could get 4 to 6 inches of rain, creating the possibility of flash flooding.
Some of Kentucky’s rivers are at risk of flooding through. The NWS said the most at-risk rivers are the Cumberland, Kentucky, Ohio and Green River basins. Isolated major river flooding is also possible.
