Lexington activates emergency winter weather plan. Here’s when to expect cold temps
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- Lexington activates emergency winter plan from Wednesday evening to Saturday morning.
- City opens shelters and adds 216 temporary beds at 1306 Versailles Road.
- Lextran provides free rides to shelters; plan may extend pending forecasts.
Lexington has activated its emergency winter weather plan ahead of expected cold and windy conditions.
The plan, used when the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit or when severe weather occurs, will be in place from Wednesday evening through Saturday morning. The temperature Wednesday evening and Friday night isn’t expected to get any higher than 40 degrees, according to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast for Lexington.
It’s also expected to be windy the next few days. The NWS’ forecast shows Wednesday afternoon wind gusts could reach 30 mph, and 8 to 15 mph winds are expected Thursday and Friday.
There is no chance of snow in the forecast, but showers are likely beginning Saturday night.
The city’s emergency day centers and overnight shelters welcome all visitors and expand capacity when the emergency winter weather plan is activated. A temporary winter shelter with 216 additional beds for adults is available at 1306 Versailles Road until April 1, 2026.
Community partners also work to facilitate transportation to shelters when the plan is activated. Lextran offers free rides on all its routes to shelters.
It is possible the plan could be extended, or an additional activation could be implemented. The high temperatures are expected to be in the mid-40s Saturday and Sunday before falling back into the mid-30s Monday and Tuesday, according to the NWS’ forecast.
