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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Jackson, KY

December 8, 201812 counties in Kentucky

NWS Jackson, KY issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2018, 4:15 PM EST for 12 counties in Kentucky. It took effect at Dec 8, 2018, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for 23 hr. 31 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
Dec 8, 2018, 4:15 PM EST (21:15 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 8, 2018, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Dec 9, 2018, 7:00 PM EST
In force
23 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, KY

Counties Bell County, KY, Clay County, KY, Floyd County, KY, Harlan County, KY, Knott County, KY, Knox County, KY, Leslie County, KY, Letcher County, KY, McCreary County, KY, Perry County, KY, Pike County, KY, Whitley County, KY

The radar

The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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
Dec 9, 10:30 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.52 Nne Fonde, KY3-4 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 74 ON TOP OF FONDE MOUNTAIN
Dec 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.51 E Big Black Mountain, KY7.5 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 160 NEAR THE VIRGINIA STATE LINE
Dec 9, 11:00 AM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.51 E Big Black Mountain, KY7.5 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 160 NEAR THE VIRGINIA STATE LINE
Dec 9, 12:42 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 1Manchester, KYSOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 9, 12:45 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6Eolia, KYPUBLIC REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 9, 1:00 PM ESTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Hazard, KYFROM WYMT IN HAZARD.
Dec 9, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 3Dunham, KYREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 9, 1:30 PM ESTSNOW 25 W Prestonsburg, KY
Dec 9, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 1Hazard, KYAROUND 1 INCH OF SNOW WAS REPORTED AT WYMT STUDIOS IN HAZARD.
Dec 9, 2:00 PM ESTSNOW 3.34 Wsw Prestonsburg, KY
Dec 9, 2:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 41 Ne Panco, KY4 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 484 NEAR THE PERRY COUNTY LINE
Dec 9, 2:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8Kimper, KY
Dec 9, 2:45 PM ESTSNOW 2Robinson Creek, KY
Dec 9, 3:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 Nnw Gibbs, KY3.5 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 1803 NEAR THE LAUREL COUNTY LINE
Dec 9, 3:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 8Cranks, KYREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 9, 3:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.52 Ssw Leatherwood, KY3.5 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED ALONG STATE ROUTE 221 NEAR THE PERRY COUNTY LINE
Dec 9, 4:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4Canada, KY
Dec 9, 4:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 82 Sse Majestic, KY
Dec 9, 4:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4Delphia, KYSTATE HIGHWAY GARAGE REPORTED AROUND 4 INCHES OF SNOW ON THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS ALONG HIGHWAY 699 AND HIGHWAY 463 IN SOUTHERN PERRY COUNTY.
Dec 9, 4:30 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4Minnie, KY4 INCHES OF SNOW REPORTED BY THE STATE HIGHWAY GARAGE AT MINNIE
Dec 9, 4:37 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 7.8Phelps, KY
Dec 9, 5:00 PM ESTSNOW 35 W Prestonsburg, KY
Dec 9, 5:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 5.51 Ene Jonancy, KY5 TO 6 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED IN THE BOOKER FORK COMMUNITY TO THE SOUTHEAST OF VIRGIE.
Dec 9, 5:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.3Hardy, KYREPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
Dec 9, 5:07 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 6.2Hardy, KY
Dec 9, 5:32 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 2.5Carrie, KY
Dec 9, 5:52 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 4.14 Wsw Prestonsburg, KYSTORM TOTAL.
Dec 9, 7:00 PM ESTSNOW 1Manchester, KY
Dec 9, 7:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.51 Sse Gardner, KY3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF SOUTHERN CLAY COUNTY NEAR THE BELL COUNTY LINE.
Dec 9, 7:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.56 Nw Hindman, KY3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED IN THE BALL CREEK DRAINAGE AREA ALONG KY HIGHWAY 1087.
Dec 9, 7:00 PM ESTHEAVY SNOW 3.5Gardner, KY3 TO 4 INCHES OF SNOW WAS REPORTED NEAR THE CLAY AND LESLIE COUNTY LINE.

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 264 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 2018-12-08Temperature 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 2018-12-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -33 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156175Sfc1 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
795 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
66 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

878 
WWUS43 KJKL 082115
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

KYZ087-088-118-090500-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.181209T0100Z-181210T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0007.181209T0100Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow
  accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and a light glaze of ice are
  forecast. The highest snow accumulations will occur at 
  elevations greater than 1500 feet. 

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become dangerous.
  The snow will be heavy and wet, and could lead to downed trees
  and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ120-090500-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.181209T0500Z-181209T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.W.0007.181209T0100Z-181210T0000Z/
Pike-
Including the cities of Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 
  1 to 4 inches expected. The higher snow accumulations will occur
  at elevations greater than 1500 feet. 

* WHERE...Pike County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel conditions will become dangerous.
  The snow will be heavy and wet, and could lead to downed trees
  and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ068-069-112-114-090500-
/O.EXB.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.181209T0300Z-181210T0000Z/
Rockcastle-Jackson-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, 
Jackson, and Booneville
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of up to
  two inches is anticipated. The highest accumulations will occur
  on the ridgetops. 

* WHERE...Rockcastle, Jackson, Breathitt and Owsley Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and potentially dangerous 
  road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ079-080-110-113-115>117-090500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.181209T0300Z-181210T0000Z/
Pulaski-Laurel-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Burnside, Somerset, London, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and a light glaze of ice are 
  forecast. The highest snow accumulations will occur on the 
  ridgetops. 

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and potentially dangerous
  road conditions. The snow will be heavy and wet, and could lead
  to some downed trees and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ083>086-090500-
/O.EXT.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.181209T0100Z-181210T0000Z/
Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-
Including the cities of Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City, 
Corbin, Williamsburg, and Barbourville
415 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and a light glaze of ice are 
  forecast. The highest snow accumulations will occur on the 
  ridgetops.  

* WHERE...Wayne, McCreary, Whitley and Knox Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery and potentially dangerous
  road conditions. The snow will be heavy and wet, and could lead
  to some downed trees and power outages.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

JMW/GEOGERIAN
6 follow-up statements
723 
WWUS43 KJKL 090459
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1159 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...Winter Storm to Affect Much of East KY South of the Mountain
Parkway...

KYZ084>086-110-113-115>117-091300-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
1159 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. The highest amounts will be at 1500 feet elevation 
  and above and in southern portions of these counties.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated to
  scattered power outages are undissipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ087-088-118-120-091300-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
1159 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and some mixed precipitation. Snow  
  accumulations of 2 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. 8 to 12 inches possible above 2000 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Scattered 
  power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ107-109-111-119-091300-
/O.EXA.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Johnson-Magoffin-Lee-Martin-
Including the cities of Paintsville, Salyersville, Beattyville, 
and Inez
1159 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, 
  with as much as 3 inches possible at 1500 feet elevation and 
  above.

* WHERE...Johnson, Magoffin, Lee and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ068-069-079-080-083-112-114-091300-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, 
Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Jackson, and Booneville
1159 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations of 1 to
  3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$
603 
WWUS43 KJKL 090556 CCA
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1256 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...Winter Storm to Affect Much of East KY South of the Mountain
Parkway...

KYZ084>086-110-113-115>117-091300-
/O.UPG.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
/O.COR.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
1256 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and some mixed precipitation. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. The highest amounts will be at 1500 feet elevation 
  and above and in southern portions of these counties.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated to
  scattered power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ087-088-118-120-091300-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
1256 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow and some mixed precipitation. Snow  
  accumulations of 2 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze. 8 to 12 inches possible above 2000 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Scattered 
  power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ107-109-111-119-091300-
/O.EXA.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Johnson-Magoffin-Lee-Martin-
Including the cities of Paintsville, Salyersville, Beattyville, 
and Inez
1256 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, 
  with as much as 3 inches possible at 1500 feet elevation and 
  above.

* WHERE...Johnson, Magoffin, Lee and Martin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ068-069-079-080-083-112-114-091300-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Breathitt-Owsley-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, 
Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Jackson, and Booneville
1256 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations of 1 to
  3 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$
335 
WWUS43 KJKL 090900
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
400 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

KYZ087-088-118-120-091700-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
400 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Sleet and freezing rain, transitioning to heavy, wet snow
  by dawn. Snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. 8 to 12 inches possible above 
  2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Scattered 
  power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ084>086-110-113-115>117-091700-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, Barbourville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
400 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Sleet and freezing rain, transitioning to heavy, wet snow
  by dawn. Snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze. The highest amounts will be at 
  1500 feet elevation and above and in southern portions of these 
  counties.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated 
  to scattered power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ058-108-091700-
/O.EXA.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Estill-Wolfe-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, and Campton
400 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 
  two inches.

* WHERE...Estill and Wolfe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ068-069-079-080-083-107-109-111-112-114-119-091700-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Johnson-Magoffin-Lee-
Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee, Annville, 
Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Paintsville, 
Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, Booneville, and Inez
400 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Sleet and freezing rain, transitioning to heavy, wet 
  snow by dawn. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$
132 
WWUS43 KJKL 091238
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
738 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

KYZ084>086-092100-
/O.CAN.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
McCreary-Whitley-Knox-
Including the cities of Stearns, Whitley City, Corbin, 
Williamsburg, and Barbourville
738 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...McCreary, Whitley and Knox Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

KYZ087-088-118-120-092100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
738 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation, transitioning to heavy, wet snow by
  dawn. Snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze. 4 to 7 inches possible above 2000 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated 
  power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ110-113-115>117-092100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
738 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Snow
  accumulations 3 to 5 inches above 1500 feet. 

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Isolated 
  to scattered power outages are anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 

&&

$$

KYZ058-068-069-079-080-083-107>109-111-112-114-119-092100-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-Johnson-Wolfe-
Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, 
Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, 
Booneville, and Inez
738 AM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Estill and Wolfe Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$
082 
WWUS43 KJKL 092053
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
353 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

KYZ087-088-118-120-100000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
353 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow, possibly mixing with rain, sleet, and
  freezing rain at times, will diminish to light snow showers or
  flurries by 7 PM this evening. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch are expected, mainly at elevations above 1500
  feet.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on treacherous road conditions,
  especially at elevations above 1500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ110-113-115>117-100000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
353 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow, possibly mixing with rain, sleet, and
  freezing rain at times, will diminish to light snow showers or
  flurries by 7 PM this evening. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to one inch are expected, mainly at elevations above 1500
  feet.

* WHERE...Knott, Floyd, Clay, Leslie and Perry Counties.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on treacherous road conditions,
  especially at elevations above 1500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

KYZ058-068-069-079-080-083>086-107>109-111-112-114-119-100000-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Knox-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Paintsville, 
Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, Booneville, and Inez
353 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

* WHAT...Snow, possibly mixing with rain, freezing rain, and sleet
  will taper off to light snow showers or flurries through 7 pm
  this evening. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch
  are expected.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. 

&&

$$

GEOGERIAN
765 
WWUS43 KJKL 092350
WSWJKL

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
650 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING AND WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES EXPIRING...

KYZ087-088-118-120-100100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-Pike-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland, 
Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, 
and South Williamson
650 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

Much of the mixed precipitation across the area has diminished or
is diminishing. While a few instances of light drizzle or 
flurries will persist into the early evening hours, the event 
across the area has come to an end. 

$$

KYZ110-113-115>117-100100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-
Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Hindman, 
Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, and Hyden
650 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

Much of the mixed precipitation across the area has diminished or
is diminishing. While a few instances of light drizzle or 
flurries will persist into the early evening hours, the event 
across the area has come to an end. 

$$

KYZ058-068-069-079-080-083>086-107>109-111-112-114-119-100100-
/O.EXP.KJKL.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-181210T0000Z/
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-
Knox-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, 
McKee, Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Paintsville, 
Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville, Jackson, Booneville, and Inez
650 PM EST Sun Dec 9 2018

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

Much of the mixed precipitation across the area has diminished or
is diminishing. While a few instances of light drizzle or 
flurries will persist into the early evening hours, the event 
across the area has come to an end. 

$$

SHALLENBERGER

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 Dec 8, 12:55 PM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 8, 12:55 PM EST, 3 hours 20 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1255 PM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

.UPDATE...
Issued at 1036 AM EST SAT DEC 8 2018

Continuing to monitor radar trends as this system moves closer to
the region. OHX had fair robust returns on radar this morning with
reports of wintry mix of snow, light snow and drizzle. As the sun
began to rise, however, returns really started to dwindle and
significant drying looked to have taken place. Models are not
having a good handle with this, but it does look like things are
starting to build back in during the late morning hours.
Continuing to monitor this to see which models are initializing
the best, especially as the 12Z runs start to filter in. It is
noted that the 12Z GFS does seem less robust than the 6Z run, but
it is warmer. That being said, the warmth seems overdone, with the
soundings not really supporting it...they don't show much of a
warm nose above 0C. Will wait and see how the new GFS and ECMWF
come in to get some more validation. Otherwise, left the forecast
the same for now. Did update the near term grids with the latest
observations to make sure the current conditions were reflected in
the forecast. All updates have been published and sent to
NDFD/web.

UPDATE Issued at 652 AM EST SAT DEC 8 2018

An extensive area of rain is developing to our southwest this
morning. A few reports a few flakes at the onset, but for the most
part, primarily seeing rain or freezing rain at this point. 06z
HRRR did come in with mainly rain for our valleys based on
thicknesses, with only some snow on the highest ridgetops in Bell,
Harlan, and Letcher counties tonight into Sunday. 06z GFS is also
showing a mainly rain event based on thicknesses as well. 06z NAM
continues to be the most aggressive with the snow, but likely is
seeing some dynamic cooling taking place due to the heavier
precipitation amounts. The precipitation rates may be key tonight
on whether we stay rain, or go over to all snow. Either way, not
enough supportive evidence to make any changes based on the 06z
data at this point. Its also worth noting, we didn't get as cold
overnight as expected as high clouds and northeast winds help to
keep temperatures up overnight. The warmer temperatures could
potentially support the more rain/freezing rain scenario tonight.
There is a nice gradient in dewpoints setting up across southeast
Kentucky and could be an early indication of where the northern
edge of precipitation could eventually set up later tonight. This
will be watched through the day today to see where this dewpoint
gradient ultimately resides.

&&

.SHORT TERM...(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 342 AM EST SAT DEC 8 2018

Water vapor imagery this morning shows a nicely developed vort max
over west Texas with a warm conveyor belt extending northward from
Mexico into Oklahoma, wrapping in around the vort center. At the
surface, A strong area of high pressure over the northern plains
is providing very dry east to northeast low level flow across east
Kentucky. Dewpoints have been falling through the teens this
morning. As the vort max moves east today, a low pressure center will
develop over the lower Mississippi river valley and track east
tonight into tomorrow. A deformation zone will set up over
Tennessee late this afternoon into tonight, and slowly pivot
northward into south central and southeast Kentucky tonight. This
deformation could align with an upper level TROWAL leading to
some modest precipitation rates late tonight into early Sunday
morning within this deformation zone.

The big question is exactly how far north and how does the
thermal structures align late tonight into tomorrow. The 00z NAM
and 00z GFS were in pretty good agreement with one another, while
the Canadian and ECMWF were a bit farther north with the
precipitation. The hi-res model guidance ARW, NMM, HRRR, and RAP
all support a solution similar to the NAM/GFS. Thus, believe the
ECMWF and Canadian may be not accounting for an expected tighter
gradient to the precipitation given the dry air on the north side
of this system. Thus, opted to side more with the Hi-res model
guidance/NAM/GFS. Still some concern with the warm nose as it
pokes in late tonight and could lead to some pockets of freezing
rain or rain (pending surface temperatures). This would cut into
potential snow amounts. In fact, more rain is a distinct
possibility. Overall the trend for less snowfall has continued,
especially with the expected heavy, wet nature of the snow. It may
be hard to reach 3 or 4 inches without a longer period of snow or
more liquid equivalent. Thus, at this point, best confidence is
to go ahead with a winter weather advisory and address the
freezing rain and snow potential together. With the best threat
being across the southeastern 2 tiers of counties bordering
Tennessee and Virginia, will go with these areas in the advisory.
Will leave a northern tier of counties from this area in a
highlighted HWO area due to some uncertainty. Farther, north, no
impacts are expected from this storm.

There remains quite a bit of uncertainty with this event, and it
is possible an upgrade for a few counties might be needed.
However, at this time confidence is not high enough to go with
any warnings.

Precipitation will wind down during the day Sunday with a loss of
ice possible in the clouds. This could lead to some light freezing
rain or drizzle develop for places in the higher terrain where
temperatures stay below freezing on Sunday. Areas below 2000 feet
should warm well above freezing on Sunday with the impacts from
the early day snow diminishing into the early afternoon hours.

.LONG TERM...(Sunday night through Friday)
Issued at 415 AM EST SAT DEC 8 2018

the period is expected to begin with a shortwave trough pushing
south and east of the area with associated surface low pressure
moving further east off the coast of the Carolinas. This shortwave
trough and a closed low upstream over the Central Plains are
expected to be moving through a trough over the Central and
Eastern Conus in a split flow regime. Upper ridging meanwhile
should extend into the Rockies at that point while an upper trough
will be approaching the west coast of the Conus. At the surface,
high pressure is expected to be centered over the Central Plains
to start the period.

Sunday night into Monday, the closed low initially in the Plains
should weaken and probably become an open wave as it tracks toward
the northern Gulf Coast states. At the same time, the surface low
that will affect the near term will move further off the eastern
seaboard while the lead shortwave departs to the south and east
with any lingering precipitation ending early on Sunday night.
Also, surface high pressure will build into the mid and lower MS
Valley and OH Valley Sunday night into Monday with a drier airmass
settling into the region. This should set the stage for a rather
cold night on Monday night.

Upper level ridging should move east across the Central and into the
eastern Conus through midweek with the axis of this ridge moving
east of East KY by late Wed. Meanwhile a trough will work across
the western Conus and approach the Plains by midweek. The model
consensus is for a lead shortwave to pass northwest of the are
late Wed into Wed night. Then, as the trough continues to work
from the western Conus into the Plains and central Conus, the
model consensus remains for a closed low to develop over the
southern Plains by Thursday and then approach the area at the end
of the period in tandem with the associated surface low pressure
system. Model agreement is for an unsettled second half of the
week. Generally chance to likely pops were used at this point,
rather than the Superblend categorical pops due to some timing
uncertainties from run to run and model to model.

The period will being with below temperatures, but highs should
moderate through midweek. The airmass will be on the dry side and
expected dewpoints and coop model guidance support some low temps
on Mon night and Tue night possibly into the upper teens for the
normally colder valley locations. As the region gets into return
flow at midweek and in advance of the next low pressure system by
Wed night into Friday, above normal temperatures are expected.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 18Z TAFS through 18Z Sunday afternoon)
ISSUED AT 1255 PM EST SAT DEC 8 2018

VFR conditions and winds less than 10 kts are expected through
this evening. An approaching storm system will bring lowering
CIGS from south to north tonight, with all TAF sites except for
KSYM expected to be MVFR by daybreak or just after. MVFR
conditions will continue through the remainder of the forecast.
Precip will accompany the increased cloud cover. This will mainly
affect the southern most TAF sites including KSME and KLOZ, but
could push as far north as KJKL and KSJS. The precipitation will
fall likely in the form of snow, with the possibility of other
wintry precip mixing in throughout the period. There is still
quite a bit of uncertainty with this system, especially concerning
the weather types and timing. Regardless, any precip will likely
affect the VIS to some degree, and may also impact the conditions
of the runways.

&&

.JKL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Sunday for KYZ087-088-118.

Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday
for KYZ079-080-110-113-115>117-120.

Winter Weather Advisory from 8 PM this evening to 4 PM EST
Sunday for KYZ083>086.

&&

UPDATE...KAS/JMW
SHORT TERM...KAS
LONG TERM...JP
AVIATION...JMW
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 8, 3:09 AM EST, 13 hours 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

KYZ044-050>052-059-060-104-106-091115-
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Powell-Menifee-Elliott-Morgan-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Clay City, Stanton,
Frenchburg, Sandy Hook, and West Liberty
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

KYZ087-088-118-091115-
Bell-Harlan-Letcher-
Including the cities of Middlesboro, Pineville, Cumberland,
Harlan, Jenkins, and Whitesburg
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST SUNDAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain will develop tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain will continue on Sunday. Total
snowfall of 2 to 4 inches, along with a light glaze of ice is
expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

KYZ079-080-110-113-115>117-120-091115-
Pulaski-Laurel-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Pike-
Including the cities of Burnside, Somerset, London, Prestonsburg,
Wheelwright, Hindman, Pippa Passes, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden,
Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain is expected to develop late
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain will continue on Sunday. Total
snowfall up to 2 inches, along with a light glaze of ice is
expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

KYZ083>086-091115-
Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-
Including the cities of Monticello, Stearns, Whitley City,
Corbin, Williamsburg, and Barbourville
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain will develop tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

A mixture of snow and freezing rain will continue on Sunday. Total
snowfall up to 2 inches, along with a light glaze of ice is
expected.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

KYZ058-068-069-107>109-111-112-114-119-091115-
Estill-Rockcastle-Jackson-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Lee-Breathitt-
Owsley-Martin-
Including the cities of Irvine, Ravenna, Brodhead, Mount Vernon,
McKee, Annville, Paintsville, Campton, Salyersville, Beattyville,
Jackson, Booneville, and Inez
309 AM EST Sat Dec 8 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

There is a small chance for snow and freezing rain late tonight,
but there remains quite a bit of uncertainty at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The chance for snow and freezing rain will continue through
Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

KAS/JP

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 8, 3:06 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryJKLBell, Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan and 19 more40 hr

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Winter Storm Warnings in Kentucky, 2018Every winter storm warning in 2018

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.