KENTUCKY — An early March storm system could bring snow, ice and rain to parts of Kentucky, forecasters say.
Meteorologists warn that a surge of Arctic air moving southeast from Canada will help set the stage for the system early next week. As warmer, moisture-laden air overrides the cold air in place, widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain may develop across portions of the Midwest and Ohio Valley, including Kentucky.
Before the main system arrives, lighter snow is expected to move through parts of the region late this week. AccuWeather says a narrow swath of snow could develop Friday into Saturday, with some areas seeing a coating to a couple of inches.
The National Weather Service said that while the early March system is not expected to be a “blockbuster” storm, plowable snow and some ice appear likely. Snow is currently forecast across portions of the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley, though exact totals and the storm’s track remain uncertain.
Travel disruptions are possible from Monday, March 2 through Wednesday, March 4, depending on how the storm evolves. Snow-covered and icy roads could create hazardous driving conditions, especially in central and northern Kentucky.
Where rain falls — most likely in southern and eastern parts of the state — localized urban flooding cannot be ruled out. Forecasters urge residents to monitor updated forecasts in the coming days, as even small changes in the storm’s path could significantly impact snow and ice totals across Kentucky.
