**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. (1/5/25 – 5:40 p.m.) — The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Ohio County until 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. (1/5/25 – 2:30 p.m.) — The National Weather Service in Louisville held another weather briefing Sunday afternoon on the winter storm moving through the area today and into tomorrow. Ohio County remains under a Winter Storm Warning.
To view a PDF file of the latest NWS weather brief about the winter storm, click here.
**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. (1/5/25 – 12:20 p.m.) — The National Weather Service in Louisville held another weather briefing Sunday morning on the winter storm moving through the area today and into tomorrow. Ohio County remains under a Winter Storm Warning.
To view a PDF file of the latest NWS weather brief about the winter storm, click here.
**UPDATE** LOUISVILLE, Ky. (1/4/25 – 2:30 p.m.) — The National Weather Service in Louisville held another weather briefing on the upcoming winter storm expected Sunday through Monday. Ohio County remains under a Winter Storm Warning.
To view a PDF file of the latest NWS weather brief about tomorrow’s winter storm, click here.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (1/4/25 – 10:20 a.m.) — The National Weather Service in Louisville has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch issued for Ohio County to a Winter Storm Warning. The Winter Storm Warning will go into effect at 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan.5, and will expire at noon Monday, Jan. 6.
According to the NWS, a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected from early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon. Southern Indiana is expected to receive snow/sleet amounts of 6-10 inches, with ice accumulations of 0.2 to 0.5 inches. North central Kentucky is expected to receive snow/sleet amounts of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of 0.2 to 0.6 inches.
Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit with you, including tire chains, booster cables, flashlights, shovels, blankets, and extra clothing. Also bring water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
To view the NWS weather brief about this storm as of 5:11 a.m. this morning, click here.
