Kentucky, 2010Winter Weather in Kentucky, January 4 to 5, 2010
January 4 to 5, 2010 · NWS JKL · 12 events in 6 counties and zones
Moist northwest flow off Lake Michigan combined with terrain effects brought yet another round of light snow to eastern Kentucky on January 5th. The highest snowfall amount recorded occurred in Letcher county.
Every event with a place to put it; 12 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.
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- Deaths
- 0
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- None recorded
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- Events
- 12
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.
Moist northwest flow off Lake Michigan combined with terrain effects brought yet another round of light snow to eastern Kentucky on January 5th. The highest snowfall amount recorded occurred in Letcher county. Two to three inches of snow fell in a 24 hour period, with isolated accumulations of 4-5 inches across the higher terrain. All in all 1-3 inches of snow fell in the affected counties from late in the day on January 4th through late in the morning on the 5th.
Winter Weather, Martin
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 1:00 PM EST
- Where
- Martin forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 37.802, -82.513 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A trained spotter measure 1.5 inches of snowfall in Inez.
Winter Weather, Pike
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 1:00 PM EST
- Where
- Pike forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 37.469, -82.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The county EM reports 1-2 inches of new snow across the county.
Winter Weather, Letcher
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 1:00 PM EST
- Where
- Letcher forecast zone
- Reported by
- Post Office
- Coordinates
- 37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A member of the public reported 2.5 inches of new snowfall since 11pm on January 4th, with 5 inches of total snow depth in Thornton.
Winter Weather, Letcher
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 1:00 PM EST
- Where
- Letcher forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The county EM office reported 2 to 3 inches of new snowfall across the county, with isolated accumulations of 4 to 5 inches.
Winter Weather, Martin
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 1:00 PM EST
- Where
- Martin forecast zone
- Reported by
- Utility Company
- Coordinates
- 37.802, -82.513 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The water plant reports 2 to 3 inches of snow on the ground in Inez with light flurries.
Winter Weather, Harlan
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 12:00 PM EST
- Where
- Harlan forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The county EM reported 1/2 to 1 inch of snow accumulation around the lower elevations with 2 to 3 inches over the higher terrain.
Winter Weather, Harlan
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 12:00 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 observed 3.5 inches of snow on Little Black Mountain since yesterday.
Winter Weather, Knott
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 12:30 PM EST
- Where
- Knott forecast zone
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 37.354, -82.954 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The county EM reported around 2 inches of new snowfall throughout the county with snow ongoing at report time.
Winter Weather, Magoffin
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 4:00 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 state highway garage reported 1 to 2 inches of new snowfall around the county.
Winter Weather, Letcher
- When
- January 4, 11:00 PM EST to January 5, 4:00 PM EST
- Where
- Letcher forecast zone
- Reported by
- Storm Chaser
- Coordinates
- 37.121, -82.855 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A trained spotter reported 1/2 inch of new snowfall, and a total snow depth of 3.5 inches in Isom. The total snowfall measurement included snow that fell on January 4th as well.
Winter Weather, Martin
- When
- January 5, 6:00 AM EST to 4:50 PM EST
- Where
- Martin forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 37.802, -82.513 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A trained spotter measure 1.5 inches of snow during the morning, with another 1.5 inches of snow accumulation throughout the rest of the day in Inez.
Winter Weather, Harlan
- When
- January 5, 10:00 AM EST to 10:10 AM EST
- Where
- Harlan forecast zone
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 36.857, -83.218 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
A trained weather observer reported an average snow depth on Black Mountain of 13 inches, with up to 16 inches in spots.
- Winter Weather
- Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
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