Kentucky, 2010

Heavy Snow and Winter Weather in Kentucky, January 29 to 30, 2010

January 29 to 30, 2010 · NWS JKL · 140 events in 33 counties and zones

A powerful area of low pressure moved across the Tennessee valley and then through the mid Atlantic region on January 29th and 30th. The snow first began falling across eastern Kentucky during the late afternoon and evening hours of January 29th as the storm moved across central Tennessee.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
140

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS JKL wrote it up.

A powerful area of low pressure moved across the Tennessee valley and then through the mid Atlantic region on January 29th and 30th. The snow first began falling across eastern Kentucky during the late afternoon and evening hours of January 29th as the storm moved across central Tennessee. The snow finally came to an end late in the day on January 30th as the area of low pressure moved up the east coast. Snowfall amounts of 4-8 inches were quite common around the area, with accumulations as high as 11 inches reported on Black Mountain.

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Event by event

96 heavy snow, 44 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Weather, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Leslie county Dept of Highways estimated 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation countywide.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow fell 5 miles east southeast of Hyden.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snowfall was measured in Smilax.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county EM office reports 6-7 inches of snow had fallen around the county.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A volunteer weather observer reported a measured snowfall of 7.5 inches 4 miles northwest of Hyden.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported that 2 inches of snow had fallen since 1145 pm the night before. The snow had ended as of 830 pm with a storm total snowfall of 8 inches in Smilax. All roads in the area were slick and dangerous.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A volunteer weather observer reported a storm total snowfall of 8.5 inches 4 miles northwest of Hyden.

Heavy Snow, Leslie

When
January 29, 3:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Leslie forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.094, -83.381 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six and a half to seven inches of snow had fallen in Stinnet since 320 pm the previous afternoon. As of 7 am the snow was still coming down pretty heavy.

Winter Weather, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Bell county Dept of Highways estimates between 1 and 2 inches of snow countywide.

Winter Weather, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two to three inches of snow had accumulated in Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three and a half inches of snow had fallen in Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four and a half inches of snow had fallen in Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow had fallen on Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow fell in Pineville.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen at the Cumberland Gap Tunnel.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A retired NWS employee measure 6.75 inches of snow 2 miles southwest of Pineville.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public measured a storm total snowfall of 9 inches in Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow, Bell

When
January 29, 4:05 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Bell forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.731, -83.674 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snowfall was measured in Middlesboro by a member of the public.

Winter Weather, Clay

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.160, -83.715 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Eight tenths of an inch of snow had fallen in Bush.

Winter Weather, Clay

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
37.160, -83.715 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Clay county dispatch and Highway Dept reported around 2 inches of snow accumulation countywide.

Winter Weather, Clay

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.160, -83.715 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and a half inches of snow had fallen in Bush and it was still snowing heavily.

Heavy Snow, Laurel

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Laurel forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.111, -84.118 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that at least 6 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Clay

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
37.160, -83.715 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Clay county dispatch reports that field units estimate 6 inches of snowfall countywide.

Heavy Snow, Laurel

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Laurel forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.111, -84.118 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow fell in Keavy.

Heavy Snow, Laurel

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Laurel forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.111, -84.118 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured 5.5 to 6 inches of snow in London.

Heavy Snow, Laurel

When
January 29, 4:20 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Laurel forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.111, -84.118 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public reported that 6 inches of snow had fallen 10 miles southwest of London.

Winter Weather, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and a quarter inches of snow had fallen in Mount Vernon.

Winter Weather, Pulaski

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.104, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter estimated that 2 inches of snow had fallen in Eubank.

Winter Weather, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 1:45 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An inch of snow had fallen 4 miles northwest of Mount Vernon.

Winter Weather, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter estimated 2 inches of snow on the ground in Brodhead with side road conditions deteriorating rapidly.

Winter Weather, Pulaski

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.104, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three inches of snow fell 5 miles west of Bee Lick.

Winter Weather, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured just shy of 3 inches of snow 4 miles northwest of Mount Vernon.

Winter Weather, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two inches of snow had fallen in Mount Vernon.

Heavy Snow, Pulaski

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.104, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that 5 to 6 inches of snow had fallen countywide.

Heavy Snow, Rockcastle

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Rockcastle forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.365, -84.316 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated 6 inches of snowfall countywide.

Heavy Snow, Pulaski

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.104, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter measured 7 inches of snow on the ground in Eubank.

Heavy Snow, Pulaski

When
January 29, 4:45 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
Pulaski forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.104, -84.577 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported a measured snowfall of 7.4 inches 4 miles northeast of Tateville.

Winter Weather, Jackson

When
January 29, 4:55 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.420, -84.006 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch of snow had fallen in McKee and countywide.

Winter Weather, Jackson

When
January 29, 4:55 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.420, -84.006 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and two tenths of an inch of snow had fallen in Annville.

Winter Weather, Jackson

When
January 29, 4:55 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
37.420, -84.006 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two inches of snow had fallen in Annville.

Heavy Snow, Jackson

When
January 29, 4:55 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Jackson forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.420, -84.006 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A weather observer measured a snowfall of 6 inches 8 miles north of McKee.

Winter Weather, Wayne

When
January 29, 5:35 PM EST to January 30, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Wayne forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.801, -84.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Wayne county Dept of Highways estimated 1 to 2 inches of snow countywide.

Heavy Snow, Wayne

When
January 29, 5:35 PM EST to January 30, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Wayne forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.801, -84.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Field units estimated that 5 to 6 inches of snow had fallen in Monticello.

Heavy Snow, Wayne

When
January 29, 5:35 PM EST to January 30, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Wayne forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.801, -84.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimates 7 to 8 inches of snowfall across the county.

Heavy Snow, Wayne

When
January 29, 5:35 PM EST to January 30, 9:00 AM EST
Where
Wayne forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.801, -84.829 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Dept of Highways reported that 6-8 inches of snow had fallen countywide.

Winter Weather, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Perry county Dept of Highways estimated around 1 inch of snow accumulation in Hazard.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public estimated 6 to 7 inches of snow accumulation in Hazard.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that 5 inches of snow had fallen in Hazard and in the northern part of the county.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A coop observer measured 4.5 inches of snow on the ground in Hazard.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measure 7 inches of snowfall in Hazard.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured 5.25 inches of snow 4 miles northwest of Blackey.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured 5 inches of storm total snowfall in Ned with heavy snow still falling.

Heavy Snow, Perry

When
January 29, 5:44 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Perry forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.244, -83.221 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported a storm total snowfall of 5 inches 2 miles east of Buckhorn.

Winter Weather, McCreary

When
January 29, 5:50 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
McCreary forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.737, -84.484 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The McCreary Dept of Highways estimated around 1 inch of snowfall countywide.

Heavy Snow, McCreary

When
January 29, 5:50 PM EST to January 30, 10:00 AM EST
Where
McCreary forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
36.737, -84.484 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five inches of snow fell in Whitley City.

Winter Weather, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported an inch of snow accumulation in Thornton.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three and a half inches of snow fell in Thornton.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five inches of snow fell in Skyline.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three and a half inches of snow was measure in Thornton.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow had fallen in Thornton.

Heavy Snow, Letcher

When
January 29, 6:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Letcher forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter reported that up to 7 inches of snow had fallen in parts of Thornton.

Winter Weather, Whitley

When
January 29, 6:08 PM EST to January 30, 10:30 AM EST
Where
Whitley forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.758, -84.145 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A half inch of snow had fallen in Corbin.

Winter Weather, Whitley

When
January 29, 6:08 PM EST to January 30, 10:30 AM EST
Where
Whitley forecast zone
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
36.758, -84.145 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch of snow had fallen in Corbin and it was snowing heavily.

Heavy Snow, Whitley

When
January 29, 6:08 PM EST to January 30, 10:30 AM EST
Where
Whitley forecast zone
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
36.758, -84.145 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Williamsburg Fire Dept measured an average of 7 inches of snow at several locations around the firehouse.

Heavy Snow, Knox

When
January 29, 6:08 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Knox forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
36.891, -83.854 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

County dispatch reports field units are estimating 5 inches of snowfall across the county.

Heavy Snow, Whitley

When
January 29, 6:08 PM EST to January 30, 10:30 AM EST
Where
Whitley forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.758, -84.145 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public reported that 5.5 inches of snow had fallen in Rockholds.

Winter Weather, Knott

When
January 29, 6:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Knott forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.354, -82.954 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Knott county Highway Dept estimates around 1 inch of snow accumulation across the county.

Heavy Snow, Knott

When
January 29, 6:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Knott forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.354, -82.954 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Knott

When
January 29, 6:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Knott forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.354, -82.954 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported a measured snowfall of 8 inches in Mousie.

Winter Weather, Estill

When
January 29, 7:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Estill forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.693, -83.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One half to one inch of snow countywide, with the highest snowfall amounts in the southern end of the county.

Heavy Snow, Bath

When
January 29, 7:00 PM EST to January 30, 1:30 PM EST
Where
Bath forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.145, -83.743 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three to five inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Estill

When
January 29, 7:00 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Estill forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.693, -83.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimates that 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow, Estill

When
January 29, 7:00 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Estill forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.693, -83.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five to six inches of snow fell in the valleys near Millers Creek.

Heavy Snow, Estill

When
January 29, 7:00 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Estill forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.693, -83.964 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A volunteer weather observer reported 4.3 inches of snow in Cressy.

Winter Weather, Lee

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Lee forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.595, -83.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch of snow fell in Beattyville.

Winter Weather, Owsley

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Owsley forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.419, -83.683 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One half to one inch of snow fell across the county, with the highest amounts occurring in the west side of the county.

Heavy Snow, Lee

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Lee forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.595, -83.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Lee county Dept of Highways reported 4 inches of snow accumulation across the county.

Heavy Snow, Lee

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Lee forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.595, -83.716 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow, Owsley

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Owsley forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.419, -83.683 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 5 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Owsley

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Owsley forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.419, -83.683 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A coop observer measured 5 inches of snow in Booneville.

Heavy Snow, Owsley

When
January 29, 7:45 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Owsley forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.419, -83.683 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A volunteer weather observer reported that 6 inches of snow had fallen 1 mile southeast of Booneville.

Winter Weather, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Harlan county Dept of Highways estimated around 1 inch of snow accumulation countywide.

Winter Weather, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
Official NWS Observations
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three inches of snow had fallen at the Jackson weather office. The snow was falling at a rate of 2 inches an hour.

Winter Weather, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three inches of snow fell in three hours 1 mile north of Jackson.

Heavy Snow, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An NWS employee measured 4 inches of snow accumulation in Wolverine.

Winter Weather, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One and a half inches of snow fell 2 miles east southeast of Talbert.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four and a half inches of snow had fallen 12 miles north of Pikeville.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five inches of snow had fallen in Pikeville.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that around 5 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three and eight tenths of an inch of snow fell in Talbert.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated 10 inches of snow county wide with higher amounts on roads in the higher elevations. A driver reported about 16 inches on Black Mountain.

Heavy Snow, Breathitt

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Breathitt forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.522, -83.324 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Six inches of snow was measured at the Jackson weather office.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured 6.25 inches of snow in Wallins Creek.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained weather spotter measured 11 inches of snow in Wallins creek since 12:36 pm on January 29th.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported 11 inches of snow on the ground in Wallins Creek and still snowing.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter reported that around 8 inches of snow had fallen in Evarts.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Seven and a half inches of storm total snowfall was reported by the Elkhorn City Fire Dept and relayed by the county EM.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four and a half inches of snow was measured 12 miles north of Pikeville.

Heavy Snow, Pike

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 8:00 PM EST
Where
Pike forecast zone
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five inches of snow was measured by the Pike county EM.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public reported that 11 inches of snow was reported on the top of Little Black Mountain at the KY and VA state line.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A member of the public reported that 8.3 inches of snow had fallen in Loyall since 8 pm the night before. Three tenths of an inch of that snow had accumulated since 1145 am this morning.

Heavy Snow, Harlan

When
January 29, 8:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Harlan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained weather spotter reported that 7 inches of snow had fallen in Wallins Creek since 8 pm the night before.

Heavy Snow, Magoffin

When
January 29, 8:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Magoffin forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
37.707, -83.065 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Salyersville 911 dispatch reported 4 inches of snow on the ground and still coming down. Meanwhile, the Magoffin county Highway Dept reported 4 to 6 inches county wide.

Heavy Snow, Magoffin

When
January 29, 8:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Magoffin forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.707, -83.065 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated that 5 to 7 inches of snow fell countywide.

Heavy Snow, Magoffin

When
January 29, 8:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Magoffin forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.707, -83.065 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measured 5.5 inches of snow 9 miles north of Salyersville. Snow depths ranged from 4 to 7 inches.

Winter Weather, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two and a half inches of snow had fallen in Emma with a snowfall rate of an inch per hour.

Winter Weather, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Five inches of snow fell near Prestonsburg.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained weather spotter measured a 6 inch snowfall 2 miles north of Prestonsburg.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter reported that 7 inches of snow had fallen 4 miles east southeast of Prestonsburg.

Winter Weather, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Two and a half inches of snow was measured in Alvin.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A coop observer reported a snowfall of 7.1 inches 3 miles west southwest of Prestonsburg.

Heavy Snow, Floyd

When
January 29, 9:00 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Floyd forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.557, -82.746 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An NWS employee measured a storm total snowfall of 7.9 inches with a current snow depth of 7 inches. Eight tenths of an inch of new snow had fallen since 1 pm.

Winter Weather, Wolfe

When
January 29, 9:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Wolfe forecast zone
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
37.739, -83.493 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

One inch of snow was measured 3 miles northeast of Campton.

Heavy Snow, Wolfe

When
January 29, 9:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Wolfe forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.739, -83.493 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four and six tenths of an inch of snow had fallen 1 mile east southeast of Flat.

Heavy Snow, Whitley

When
January 29, 9:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Whitley forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
36.758, -84.145 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated an average snowfall of 5 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow, Wolfe

When
January 29, 9:15 PM EST to January 30, 6:00 PM EST
Where
Wolfe forecast zone
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
37.739, -83.493 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Seven inches of snow fell 5 miles southwest of Campton.

Winter Weather, Powell

When
January 29, 9:30 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Powell forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.831, -83.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An inch of snow had fallen in Stanton.

Heavy Snow, Powell

When
January 29, 9:30 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Powell forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.831, -83.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported about 5 inches of snow in valleys and up to 7 inches along the ridge tops around the county.

Heavy Snow, Powell

When
January 29, 9:30 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Powell forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.831, -83.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained weather spotter measured 3.5 inches of snow 6 miles west southwest of Stanton.

Heavy Snow, Powell

When
January 29, 9:30 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Powell forecast zone
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
37.831, -83.824 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Four inches of storm total snowfall since 930 pm last night.

Heavy Snow, Martin

When
January 29, 10:15 PM EST to January 30, 7:00 PM EST
Where
Martin forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.802, -82.513 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Menifee

When
January 29, 10:15 PM EST to January 30, 3:00 PM EST
Where
Menifee forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.941, -83.599 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 4 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Menifee

When
January 29, 10:15 PM EST to January 30, 3:00 PM EST
Where
Menifee forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.941, -83.599 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained spotter measure 4 inches of snow 4 miles east of Frenchburg.

Heavy Snow, Johnson

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.847, -82.831 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 6 to 8 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Heavy Snow, Morgan

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 4:00 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
37.922, -83.259 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported that 4 inches of snow had fallen across the county.

Winter Weather, Bath

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 1:30 PM EST
Where
Bath forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.145, -83.743 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept estimated 2 inches of snowfall across the county.

Winter Weather, Montgomery

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 1:30 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
38.034, -83.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A weather observer measure 2 inches of snow in Mount Sterling.

Heavy Snow, Johnson

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
37.847, -82.831 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A volunteer weather observer measured 5 inches of snow in Paintsville.

Winter Weather, Montgomery

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 1:30 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
38.034, -83.913 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The county dispatch estimated that 2 inches of snow fell in Mount Sterling.

Winter Weather, Morgan

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 4:00 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.922, -83.259 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter measured 3.25 inches of snow in Relief.

Heavy Snow, Johnson

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 6:30 PM EST
Where
Johnson forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.847, -82.831 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A spotter in western Johnson county measured four and seven eights of an inch of snow in Flatgap.

Winter Weather, Morgan

When
January 29, 10:30 PM EST to January 30, 4:00 PM EST
Where
Morgan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
37.922, -83.259 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A trained weather spotter reported that 3.25 inches of snow had fallen in eastern Morgan county and that it was still snowing hard.

Winter Weather, Fleming

When
January 29, 11:00 PM EST to January 30, 1:30 PM EST
Where
Fleming forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.370, -83.697 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An estimated 2 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Weather, Elliott

When
January 29, 11:00 PM EST to January 30, 3:30 PM EST
Where
Elliott forecast zone
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
38.118, -83.098 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Highway Dept reported around 3 inches of snow across much of the county. Up to 6 inches of snow was reported to have fallen in southern portions of the county along the Morgan county line.

Winter Weather, Rowan

When
January 29, 11:00 PM EST to January 30, 1:45 PM EST
Where
Rowan forecast zone
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
38.196, -83.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Dispatch reported an inch of snow on the ground in Morehead.

Winter Weather, Rowan

When
January 29, 11:00 PM EST to January 30, 1:45 PM EST
Where
Rowan forecast zone
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
38.196, -83.421 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

An observer reported a storm total snow depth of 2.3 inches, with a new snowfall of 0.8 inches from earlier this morning 6 miles northeast of Morehead.

What these are

Winter Weather
Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
Heavy Snow
Snowfall reaching the local warning threshold without the other hazards of a winter storm.

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Sources

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