How much snow fell in Lexington, across KY during weekend winter storm? See totals
Winter Storm Fern has left nearly a half foot of snow in Lexington and Louisville, and it’s likely to remain on the ground for a while amid bitterly cold temperatures in the forecast this week.
According to the latest totals from the National Weather Service, current as of 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Lexington saw 5.5 inches of snow over the weekend, while Louisville got 5.9 inches.
In Southern Kentucky, Bowling Green got 3.5 inches of snow.
In addition to the snow, Lexington saw 1.48 inches of precipitation over the weekend, as Winter Storm Fern brought freezing rain and sleet to the area, according to the NWS.
Temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing for the rest of the week and into the coming weekend. Throughout the week, highs will be in the mid 20s or teens and temperature lows will be in the single digits or below zero.
The NWS forecasts wind chill values could drop as low as negative 16 Monday evening, which will rapidly produce frostbite on any exposed skin for those caught outdoors tonight.
In addition to the cold weather advisory in effect all day Monday, Lexington is under an extreme cold warning between 7 p.m. tonight and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27.
“The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken,” NWS forecasters said in the warning.
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