The possibility of measurable snow in Kentucky during April

KENTUCKY — Although April is typically associated with warmer weather and the arrival of spring, historical weather records show that measurable snowfall in Kentucky is not unprecedented.

While less common than in northern states, April snow events have occurred in various parts of Kentucky, particularly in the northern and eastern regions of the state.

According to the National Weather Service, Lexington recorded 10.5 inches of snow on April 3, 1987, marking one of the most significant April snowfalls in the state’s history.

Louisville saw 5 inches on April 3, 1917, and snow flurries or light accumulations have been reported as late as mid-April during unusually cold years.

Though the likelihood of snowfall diminishes as April progresses, atmospheric conditions during early spring can still produce winter-like weather, especially when cold air masses interact with moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.

In summary, while April snow in Kentucky is relatively rare, it has happened multiple times in the past and remains a possibility during colder-than-average springs.