KENTUCKY — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for broad swaths of central, south-central, and eastern Kentucky, alerting residents that periods of moderate to heavy snow — with some potential for sleet and freezing rain — are likely this weekend. The watch is valid from early Saturday morning through Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service offices serving the region.
The watch area spans large portions of the state, extending from the Ohio River northward through parts of central Kentucky, including Lexington and Louisville, and into adjacent counties toward the Indiana border.
Storm Expectations
Meteorologists say the approaching system will bring a mix of winter precipitation, with snowfall likely across much of the watch area and sleet or freezing rain possible, especially across southern Kentucky where surface temperatures may remain near or below freezing. Forecast graphics show snow potential clearly tied to this storm setup.
Snow and wintry precipitation are expected to begin Saturday morning, continue through Saturday and Sunday, and taper off late Sunday into Monday. Confidence is growing in the storm’s potential to produce significant winter weather impacts across the state.
Impacts and Precautions
Officials warn that the combination of snow, sleet, and freezing precipitation under the Winter Storm Watch could make travel hazardous or impossible at times, particularly on roads, bridges, and rural routes. Given the forecast timing over a weekend and into Monday, impacts could carry into the start of the workweek.
Residents are advised to monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts and begin preparations for winter weather impacts, including potential school and business disruptions, as the situation evolves. Watches like this are typically upgraded to warnings as forecast confidence increases and more precise timing and amounts become known.
