Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 5:40PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...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 and slick 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