Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 2:53PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 11:53am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected through early evening followed by snow
showers and squalls tonight. Expect snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches with locally higher amounts where snow showers are most
persistent. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph as temperatures fall
into the 20s at lower elevations and teens above 2,500 feet.
Sudden visibility reductions to 1/4 mile or less will be possible
in the heaviest snowfall.
* WHERE...Harlan and Letcher Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slushy road conditions, especially at elevations
above 1,500 feet. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
evening commute.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
Area Description:
Harlan; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY