Yes, that’s more snow in the forecast for Kentucky. Here’s when to expect it
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- National Weather Service forecasts multiple snow events across Kentucky this week.
- Clippers may yield 1–4 inches, with northern areas heaviest.
- Authorities issue winter advisories and road crews will treat routes overnight.
Thursday night’s snowstorm could drop several inches of snow in Lexington and make the Friday morning more hazardous, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.
A clipper system will move to the southeast through Missouri into Kentucky Thursday night, with the main target of the storm going through the Bluegrass Region and Northern Kentucky. Snowfall is expected to begin after sunset and last until 7 a.m. Friday morning, according to the NWS.
Areas north of Interstate 64 could get 2 to 4 inches of snow, while localized areas could get 5 or more inches of snow.
Several counties along the storm’s path will be under a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. Thursday and lasting until at least 10 a.m. Friday. The epicenter of the storm’s target, which included Fayette County, will be under a winter storm warning.
The NWS said hazardous road conditions could affect the Friday morning commute.
Areas in the southern section of the advisory could get 1 to 3 inches of snow, according to the NWS. There is a steep drop-off in predicted snow accumulation south of the advisory area
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said District 7 crews began pre-treating routes Thursday.
“The pre-treatment of ‘salt brine’ helps to melt and prevent ice from forming on road surfaces,” KYTC said in a news release. “The ‘salt-brine’ is a salt water type treatment.”
Lexington prepared for winter storm
Rob Allen, Lexington director of the streets and roads department, said at a Thursday news conference crews began pre-treating bridges, overpasses, hills and ranked roads Wednesday night and will continue pre-treating until it starts snowing.
The Lexington police and fire departments are adjusting staffing levels so they can adequately respond to weather-related calls. Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers asked people to avoid travel if they can.
“If it isn’t urgent or absolutely necessary, please stay in if you can,” Weathers said. “The best way to prevent issues on the roadway during a winter storm is to stay off.”
The fire department winterized their trucks in preparation for emergencies, according to Battalion Chief Jessica Bowman. The stations are also stocked up with salt.
“All of our trucks are staffed and in service and ready for immediate response, and we will also have a full complement of administrative and support staff on duty tomorrow should we need to put extra units in place,” Bowman said.
More snow forecast for the weekend, followed by bitter cold temperatures
Another snowstorm could take place the night of Saturday, Dec. 13. The NWS said weather models indicate a similar clipper system could follow the same path.
Another 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall from the snowstorm, especially in the northern counties of the advisory area, according to the NWS.
“One thing to keep in mind is that there won’t be much melting between round #1 and round #2 so could end up with a pretty decent snowpack by Sunday morning for areas along and north of I-64,” the NWS said in the area forecast discussion.
Lexington has received 2.6 inches of snow in December, already above the normal amount of 1.9 inches, according to the NWS. Last December, Lexington received 1.6 inches of snow.
Cold temperatures forecasted following snow showers
Temperatures are forecast to plummet Saturday night, dropping into the single digits, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington. The projected high for Sunday is 13 degrees, but a steady northwest wind could push wind chill temperatures below zero degrees.
The projected low is 1 degree for Sunday night and 19 Monday night, according to the forecast. Temperatures aren’t projected to go above freezing until Tuesday.
This story was originally published December 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM.
