Alert archive / Kentucky / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Jackson, KY
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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 10:15 AM EST | HEAVY SNOW 3.9 | Brodhead, KY | |
| Jan 16, 10:55 AM EST | SNOW 2.4 | 4 Ese Stanton, KY | |
| Jan 16, 11:30 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Mount Vernon, KY | |
| Jan 16, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.7 | 2 Wsw Beattyville, KY | |
| Jan 16, 12:30 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Crockett, KY | |
| Jan 16, 12:33 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Irvine, KY | |
| Jan 16, 12:33 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Sandgap, KY | |
| Jan 16, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 1.9 | 3 Ne Jackson, KY | 1.9 INCHES FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM. STORM TOTAL 2.2 INCHES. |
| Jan 16, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 2.8 | 5 Ssw Sandgap, KY | |
| Jan 16, 1:40 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Mount Vernon, KY | |
| Jan 16, 1:45 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | Cressy, KY | PUBLIC REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 16, 1:45 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4.5 | Toliver, KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:02 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Sandgap, KY | REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. |
| Jan 16, 2:11 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Clay City, KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:17 PM EST | SNOW 4.3 | 4 Ese Stanton, KY | REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA. SNOWFALL AMOUNT SINCE 1055PM LAST NIGHT. |
| Jan 16, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 2 | Bush, KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 2.5 | Mckee, KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Keavy, KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Levi Jackson S.P., KY | |
| Jan 16, 2:55 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Mount Vernon, KY | |
| Jan 16, 3:27 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | Mount Vernon, KY | |
| Jan 16, 3:35 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Burning Springs, KY | |
| Jan 16, 3:35 PM EST | SNOW 3.7 | Levi Jackson S.P., KY | |
| Jan 16, 3:56 PM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Sandgap, KY | |
| Jan 16, 4:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Keavy, KY | |
| Jan 16, 4:10 PM EST | SNOW 5.1 | Bowen, KY | 5.1 INCHES OF STORM TOTAL SNOW FOR THE EVENT. |
| Jan 16, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Clayhole, KY | |
| Jan 16, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Mount Vernon, KY | REPORT VIA FACEBOOK |
| Jan 16, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 5.2 | 2 Wsw Beattyville, KY | REPORT FROM RETIRED NWS EMPLOYEE VIA FACEBOOK |
| Jan 16, 4:30 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 4 Sw Irvine, KY | REPORT VIA FACEBOOK |
| Jan 16, 4:45 PM EST | SNOW 3 | London, KY | |
| Jan 16, 4:59 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | Nnw Irvine, KY | |
| Jan 16, 5:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | 3 S Goose Rock, KY | |
| Jan 16, 5:27 PM EST | SNOW 5.4 | Ssw Toliver, KY | SNOW HAS COME TO A END. |
| Jan 16, 5:30 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 3 Sse London, KY | |
| Jan 16, 5:50 PM EST | SNOW 4.3 | Elna, KY | |
| Jan 16, 5:57 PM EST | SNOW 4.8 | 3 W Stanton, KY | |
| Jan 16, 6:00 PM EST | HEAVY SNOW 4.6 | 2 Nnw Jackson, KY | |
| Jan 16, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 4 Ne Jackson, KY | STORM 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.
- 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
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
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0700 AM SNOW 2 S FARMERS 38.11N 83.55W
01/16/2018 M1.5 INCH BATH KY CO-OP OBSERVER
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JCARICOLocal 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
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0700 AM SNOW EZEL 37.89N 83.44W
01/16/2018 M1.0 INCH MORGAN KY CO-OP OBSERVER
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JCARICOLocal 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
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0950 AM SNOW MOUNT VERNON 37.36N 84.34W
01/16/2018 E2.5 INCH ROCKCASTLE KY TRAINED SPOTTER
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JCARICOLocal 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
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0900 AM SNOW 2 N SOMERSET 37.11N 84.61W
01/16/2018 M1.5 INCH PULASKI KY CO-OP OBSERVER
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JCARICOLocal 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
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1000 AM SNOW 4 W BEE LICK 37.33N 84.57W
01/16/2018 M1.7 INCH PULASKI KY TRAINED SPOTTER
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JCARICOLocal 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
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1000 AM SNOW MONTICELLO 36.84N 84.85W
01/16/2018 E2.0 INCH WAYNE KY LAW ENFORCEMENT
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Sources
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