01/14/2026
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1059 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026
Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-
Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Elliott-
Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-
Perry-Clay-Leslie-Martin-
Including the cities of Flemingsburg, Camargo, Jeffersonville,
Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Morehead, Irvine, Ravenna,
Clay City, Stanton, Frenchburg, Brodhead, Mount Vernon, McKee,
Annville, Burnside, Somerset, London, Monticello, Stearns,
Whitley City, Corbin, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Middlesboro,
Pineville, Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Paintsville, Campton,
Salyersville, Prestonsburg, Wheelwright, Beattyville, Jackson,
Hindman, Pippa Passes, Booneville, Hazard, Manchester, Hyden,
and Inez
..Rain Changing to Snow Showers Late This Afternoon and
Evening...
Light rain will switch over to snow showers from northwest to
southeast later today as temperatures tumble below freezing behind
a strong cold front. The transition to snow showers is expected to
occur around 5 PM north of I-64 to around 8 PM in the deeper
valleys of the Big Sandy Basin and near the Tennessee border.
The snow showers will be most widespread through the first half of
tonight, before slowly diminishing Thursday morning. A few brief snow
squalls are also possible, leading to sudden visibility
reductions and snow-covered roadways. Due to the scattered nature
of the snow showers and squalls, weather conditions could vary
dramatically over short distances. Snow accumulations are forecast
to range from a few tenths to around 1 inch for most locations.
However, locally higher amounts cannot be ruled out at elevations
above 1,500 feet and also in areas impacted by more persistent
snow shower and squall activity.
Additionally, temperatures will drop into the teens to near 20
degrees tonight. Thus any remaining liquid water on untreated
roadways will tend to freeze overnight, potentially leading to
slippery travel in some places.
Those with travel plans this evening into Thursday morning should
be prepared for slippery spots in addition to sudden reductions
in visibility and snow-covered roadway conditions when
encountering heavier snow showers and squalls.
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