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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Jackson, KY

January 16, 201817 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this winter storm warning at Jan 16, 2018, 10:04 AM EST for 17 counties in Kentucky. It was in force for 9 hr. 39 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 16, 2018, 10:04 AM EST (15:04 UTC)
Expired
Jan 16, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY

Counties Breathitt County, KY, Clay County, KY, Elliott County, KY, Estill County, KY, Jackson County, KY, Johnson County, KY, Laurel County, KY, Lee County, KY, Magoffin County, KY, Menifee County, KY, Morgan County, KY, Owsley County, KY, Powell County, KY, Pulaski County, KY, Rockcastle County, KY, Wayne County, KY, Wolfe County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 37 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 16, 10:15 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.9Brodhead, KY
Jan 16, 10:55 AM ESTSNOW 2.44 Ese Stanton, KY
Jan 16, 11:30 AM ESTSNOW 3Mount Vernon, KY
Jan 16, 12:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.72 Wsw Beattyville, KY
Jan 16, 12:30 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Crockett, KY
Jan 16, 12:33 PM ESTSNOW 3Irvine, KY
Jan 16, 12:33 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Sandgap, KY
Jan 16, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 1.93 Ne Jackson, KY1.9 INCHES FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM. STORM TOTAL 2.2 INCHES.
Jan 16, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 2.85 Ssw Sandgap, KY
Jan 16, 1:40 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Mount Vernon, KY
Jan 16, 1:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Cressy, KYPUBLIC REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 16, 1:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.5Toliver, KY
Jan 16, 2:02 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Sandgap, KYREPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Jan 16, 2:11 PM ESTSNOW 4.5Clay City, KY
Jan 16, 2:17 PM ESTSNOW 4.34 Ese Stanton, KYREPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. SNOWFALL AMOUNT SINCE 1055PM LAST NIGHT.
Jan 16, 2:55 PM ESTSNOW 2Bush, KY
Jan 16, 2:55 PM ESTSNOW 2.5Mckee, KY
Jan 16, 2:55 PM ESTSNOW 3Keavy, KY
Jan 16, 2:55 PM ESTSNOW 3Levi Jackson S.P., KY
Jan 16, 2:55 PM ESTSNOW 3Mount Vernon, KY
Jan 16, 3:27 PM ESTSNOW 4.8Mount Vernon, KY
Jan 16, 3:35 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Burning Springs, KY
Jan 16, 3:35 PM ESTSNOW 3.7Levi Jackson S.P., KY
Jan 16, 3:56 PM ESTSNOW 4.5Sandgap, KY
Jan 16, 4:00 PM ESTSNOW 5Keavy, KY
Jan 16, 4:10 PM ESTSNOW 5.1Bowen, KY5.1 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW FOR THE EVENT.
Jan 16, 4:30 PM ESTSNOW 3.5Clayhole, KY
Jan 16, 4:30 PM ESTSNOW 4Mount Vernon, KYREPORT VIA FACEBOOK
Jan 16, 4:30 PM ESTSNOW 5.22 Wsw Beattyville, KYREPORT FROM RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE VIA FACEBOOK
Jan 16, 4:30 PM ESTSNOW 64 Sw Irvine, KYREPORT VIA FACEBOOK
Jan 16, 4:45 PM ESTSNOW 3London, KY
Jan 16, 4:59 PM ESTSNOW 3.8Nnw Irvine, KY
Jan 16, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.53 S Goose Rock, KY
Jan 16, 5:27 PM ESTSNOW 5.4Ssw Toliver, KYSNOW HAS COME TO A END.
Jan 16, 5:30 PM ESTSNOW 43 Sse London, KY
Jan 16, 5:50 PM ESTSNOW 4.3Elna, KY
Jan 16, 5:57 PM ESTSNOW 4.83 W Stanton, KY
Jan 16, 6:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.62 Nnw Jackson, KY
Jan 16, 7:00 PM ESTSNOW 4.14 Ne Jackson, KYSTORM TOTAL SNOWFALL.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 209 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2018-01-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2018-01-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
893 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
99 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
242 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

875 
WWUS43 KJKL 161504
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1004 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ058-068-069-079-083-170000-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0002.180116T1504Z-180117T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, and Monticello
1004 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Estill, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ044-050-051-161800-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180116T1800Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, and Owingsville
1004 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of around one inch is expected.

* WHERE...Fleming, Montgomery and Bath Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ052-059-060-080-084>087-104-106>117-119-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Elliott-
Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-
Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Morehead, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg,
London, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, 
Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, 
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, 
Manchester, Hyden, and Inez
1004 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions, 
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and 
  southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ088-118-120-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, 
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1004 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Additional snow
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Harlan, Letcher and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Geogerian
4 follow-up statements
014 
WWUS43 KJKL 161654
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1154 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ058-068-069-079-083-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, and Monticello
1154 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions
  through the evening commute. Storm total snow accumulations of 
  3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts 
  possible.
 
* WHERE...Estill, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ044-050-051-170000-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, and Owingsville
1154 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected.
 
* WHERE...Fleming, Montgomery and Bath Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ052-059-060-080-084>087-104-106>117-119-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Elliott-
Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-
Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Morehead, Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg,
London, Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, 
Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, 
Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, 
Manchester, Hyden, and Inez
1154 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and 
  southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ088-118-120-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, 
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
1154 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher
  amounts for elevations above 2000 feet. 

* WHERE...Harlan, Letcher and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Geogerian
511 
WWUS43 KJKL 161855
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ059-060-104-106-108-111-170000-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Powell-Menifee-Elliott-Morgan-Wolfe-Lee-
Including the cities of Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, 
Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Campton, and Beattyville
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ058-068-069-079-083-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, and Monticello
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Estill, Rockcastle, Jackson, Pulaski and Wayne 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ044-050-051-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, and Owingsville
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Fleming, Montgomery and Bath Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ052-080-084>087-107-109-110-112>117-119-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Rowan-Laurel-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Johnson-Magoffin-Floyd-
Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Morehead, London, Stearns, Whitley City, 
Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, 
Paintsville, Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Jackson, 
Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, 
and Inez
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. 

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central and 
  southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ088-118-120-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, 
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
155 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher
  amounts for elevations above 2000 feet. 

* WHERE...Harlan, Letcher and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Geogerian
018 
WWUS43 KJKL 161943
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ080-107-109-112-114-116-170000-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Laurel-Johnson-Magoffin-Breathitt-Owsley-Clay-
Including the cities of London, Paintsville, Salyersville, 
Jackson, Booneville, and Manchester
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast, south central and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ058>060-068-069-079-083-104-106-108-111-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Wayne-Elliott-
Morgan-Wolfe-Lee-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, Monticello, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Campton, 
and Beattyville
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions, including during the evening commute. Storm total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected, with locally
  higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ044-050>052-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, and Morehead
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Fleming, Montgomery, Bath and Rowan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ084>087-110-113-115-117-119-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, and Inez
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast, south central and southeast 
  Kentucky.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

KYZ088-118-120-170000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, 
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
243 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions,
  including during the evening commute. Storm total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher
  amounts for elevations above 2000 feet. 

* WHERE...Harlan, Letcher and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Geogerian
891 
WWUS43 KJKL 162355
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
655 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-083-104-106>109-111-112-114-116-170100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Clay-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City, Stanton, 
Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, Burnside, 
Somerset, London, Monticello, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, 
Booneville, and Manchester
655 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Snow has ended or tapered off to flurries in the advisory area. 
Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

KYZ044-050>052-170100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville, 
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, and Morehead
655 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Snow has ended or tapered off to flurries in the advisory area. 
Therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

KYZ084>087-110-113-115-117-119-170100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Hyden, and Inez
655 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

Snow has ended or will end soon in the advisory area. Therefore, 
the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

KYZ088-118-120-170500-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-180117T0500Z/
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, 
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
655 PM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions. Storm
  total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches are expected, with 
  locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Harlan, Letcher and Pike Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at 
  times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Jan 16, 8:04 AM EST, 2 hours earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 16, 8:04 AM EST, 2 hours before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
804 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 755 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

Adjustments have been made to hourly temperature, dewpoint, and wind
grids. The previous pops and sky generally had the timing covered.
The heavier bands of snow appear to be somewhat transient, but will
need to be monitored today. Additional snowfall today should mainly
be in the 1-3 inch range for most areas. Along and north of I-64,
snow should be the lightest closer to 1 inch with locally 4" possible
mainly above 2000 feet elevation. The southeast counties where snow
is arriving at this time should experience road conditions
deteriorate over the next couple of hours.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Wednesday)
Issued at 405 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

...Accumulating Snow Slowly Spreading Southeast Across East KY...

Early this morning, a trough extended from Eastern Canad south
into the eastern Conus. Within this trough, an upper level low was
centered over the Great Lakes region with a shortwave trough
rotating around it still digging south through the MS Valley.
Further west, a ridge extended through the Rockies with a trough
approaching the U.S. west coast. At the surface, an arctic
boundary continues to sag south and southeast across East KY and
is currently over the southeastern counties. Southeastern valley
locations are generally in the low 30s with teens and 20s over
northeast and Central Ky and some single digits in the west. A
slow moving band of steadier snow that has been moderate to heavy
at times has arrived across the counties north of the Mtn
Parkway. The heaviest snow has been across parts of central Ky
near I 65 south into parts of western and middle TN.

The cold front should continue to slowly sag south across the area
with the slow movement of the boundary and the post frontal band of
snow slow due to the still digging shortwave. However, this shortwave
should begin moving more to the east through this morning with the
through trending toward more neutral. This should lead to the
boundary continuing to slowly move east with a surface wave or two
likely moving along it while deeper moisture persist much of the day
across East KY lingering into the evening in the southeast. Also, a
jet steak moving through the OH Valley to northeast should put much
of the region in deeper lift when combined with the lift from the
approaching shortwave. The forecast soundings trend closer to
becoming isothermal nearer to -10C this morning and into the
afternoon across the south and southeast. Thus, the combination of
this, the deeper lift and substantial omega for a while in the DGZ
will probably lead to higher snow to liquid ratios from later this
morning into this evening and a bit more snow than the previous
forecast. As the shortwave starts to move east and approach, the
steadier moderate to at times heavy snow should continue pushing
south and east, possibly not arriving at the VA border until as late
as 10 AM. The steadier snow should end this morning near I-64 and
north though the steadier snow will persist longer in the southeast,
especially near to the VA border.

With the slower onset and recent model trends of accumulating snow
lingering in the far southeast and near the VA border until late this
evening the end times some adjustments have been made to the end
times of the winter weather advisory. Rowan County has been added a
segment for the bulk of the area through 0Z this evening. Pike,
Harlan, and Letcher counties will experience the latest arriving snow
and latest end to the steadier snow and have been extended until
midnight tonight.

Once the steadier snow departs, some isolated snow showers and
flurries will likely linger through some breaks in the clouds may
continue in the cold advection pattern. Lows for the entire area
should be in the single digits above zero although where decoupling
may occur with fresh fluffy snowpack, a cold spot or two could hit
zero or even a degree or two below.

Low level moisture should linger through the end of the period and
until or a while after the 500 mb trough axis moves through the
region, the threat for isolated snow showers or flurries leading
to some fluffy dusting to half inch amounts will continue into the
day on Wednesday. Highs will be well below normal on Wednesday
with the coldest temperatures in the southeast where the 850 mb
temperatures will be colder through the day and clouds and
isolated snow showers and flurries should be most persistent.

.LONG TERM...(Wednesday night through Monday)
Issued at 304 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

The extended period will be mostly dry, with cold temperatures to
start, and then a warming trend expected for the latter part of the
period. Bitterly cold temperatures will persist across the area
Wednesday night through Thursday night, with lows expected to bottom
out in the upper single digits and lowers teens Wednesday morning,
and in from the mid teens to the lower 20s on Thursday morning. The
warm up will first begin on Thursday, as a previously cold air mass
begins to modify after a period of persist south and southwest winds.
Highs on Thursday will only be in the 30s across the area, but most
locations will be above freezing, which will feel quite warm
compared to the bitter cold we will see across the area Tuesday
night through Wednesday night. Friday will mark the true warm up, as
the persistent southerly winds allow the mercury to climb into the
low to mid 40s across the area. The weekend looks to be even warmer,
as mostly clear skies and continued southerly winds allow the air
mass that will be in place to warm even more. Highs on Saturday
should easily max out in the low to mid 50s, while on Sunday we
could see highs ranging from the mid 50s to lower 60s across eastern
Kentucky. The southerly winds and warming conditions will be
harbingers of an area of low pressure that will be our next weather
maker. We could see rain showers moving into the area by early
Sunday morning, as the weather system makes its way eastward across
the region. The showers will be isolated to scattered at first, but
will become more widespread Sunday night and Monday, as a cold front
moves across the area. The latest model data suggests that this rain
will persist until early Monday night before finally exiting the
area.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday morning)
ISSUED AT 738 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

Snow and mainly MVFR ceilings and IFR to MVFR Vis continues to spread
south and east. The heavier bands will produce conditions at least
briefly near airport mins. The steadier snow and IFR should begin to
slowly exit from northwest to southeast between 14Z and 21Z. MVFR
should then linger behind that with scattered snow showers for most
of the period, with some locations scattering at times to VFR. Winds
will average out of the NW in all areas between 5 and 10 KT.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for KYZ052-
058>060-068-069-079-080-083>087-104-106>117-119.

Winter Weather Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for KYZ044-
050-051.

Winter Weather Advisory until midnight EST tonight for KYZ088-
118-120.

&&

UPDATE...JP
SHORT TERM...JP
LONG TERM...AR
AVIATION...JP
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 16, 4:30 AM EST, 5 hours 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
430 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

KYZ052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>087-104-106>117-119-171230-
Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-
Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Martin-
Including the cities of Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna, Clay City,
Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville,
Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City,
Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro, Pineville,
Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville,
Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson, Hindman,
Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, and Inez
430 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected through early evening, with snow
showers possible tonight. Travel conditions will likely remain
hazardous through early evening with temperatures remaining well
below freezing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Isolated snow showers are possible on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snowfall amounts.

KYZ088-118-120-171230-
Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
430 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected through this evening, with snow
showers possible overnight. Travel conditions will likely remain
hazardous through this evening with temperatures remaining well
below freezing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Snow showers are possible on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snowfall amounts.

KYZ044-050-051-171230-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, and Owingsville
430 AM EST Tue Jan 16 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Accumulating snow is expected through midday, with snow showers
then possible through tonight. Travel conditions will likely remain
hazardous through midday with temperatures remaining well below
freezing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Snow showers are possible on Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to report snowfall amounts.

JP

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 16, 8:42 AM EST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
842 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             2 S FARMERS             38.11N 83.55W
01/16/2018  M1.5 INCH        BATH               KY   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

JCARICO
Local storm report, Jan 16, 8:43 AM EST, 1 hour 21 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
843 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0700 AM     SNOW             EZEL                    37.89N 83.44W
01/16/2018  M1.0 INCH        MORGAN             KY   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

JCARICO
Local storm report, Jan 16, 9:54 AM EST, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
954 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0950 AM     SNOW             MOUNT VERNON            37.36N 84.34W
01/16/2018  E2.5 INCH        ROCKCASTLE         KY   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JCARICO
Local storm report, Jan 16, 9:57 AM EST, 7 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
957 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0900 AM     SNOW             2 N SOMERSET            37.11N 84.61W
01/16/2018  M1.5 INCH        PULASKI            KY   CO-OP OBSERVER

&&

JCARICO
Local storm report, Jan 16, 10:01 AM EST, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
1001 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 AM     SNOW             4 W BEE LICK            37.33N 84.57W
01/16/2018  M1.7 INCH        PULASKI            KY   TRAINED SPOTTER

&&

JCARICO
Local storm report, Jan 16, 10:02 AM EST, 2 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON KY
1002 AM EST TUE JAN 16 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1000 AM     SNOW             MONTICELLO              36.84N 84.85W
01/16/2018  E2.0 INCH        WAYNE              KY   LAW ENFORCEMENT

&&

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.