Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 4:17AM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 1:17am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy amounts of freezing rain are expected, along with
some snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice
accumulations between a quarter inch and half of an inch are
forecast.
* WHERE...The Winter Storm Warning is for portions of east central,
northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...The Winter Storm Warning is from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST
Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions may
impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop on Sunday morning, and then
change to freezing rain in the afternoon and evening. A switch to
plain rain is expected in many places for a time on Sunday night.
Remaining precipitation will change back to snow late Sunday night
and Monday. The heaviest precipitation is expected Sunday
afternoon and Sunday night. Although total snowfall amounts of 2
to 4 inches are forecast, the largest amount on the ground at any
given time may be less due to freezing rain and rain occurring in
the middle of the winter storm, atop the initial snowfall.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Area Description:
Estill; Powell; Rockcastle; Jackson; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin; Floyd; Lee; Breathitt; Owsley; Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY