Snow Update *And Possible Flooding*

FLOODING CONCERN UPDATE, 1:30:


Hey folks just a quick update before I head into work. I'm hearing reports of over a half inch of rain in some parts of the area *Thanks Andy and Michael S*. Doppler Radar has shown estimates as much as 2 inches of rain in some parts of the area so far.



If we continue to see heavy rain before the change over to snow some isolated flooding, especially in flood prone areas is possible. Luckily for us we have been relatively dry lately so the ground should be able to soak most of this in. However ponding of water on the roads is possible, so be careful out there while driving. And keep an eye on those creeks. Back to your regularly scheduled post.

*ORIGINAL POST*

Good Saturday everyone, hope you are enjoying your weekend. No new 5-day right now, we've got more important matters to deal with. Things look on track for a pretty good snowstorm for most of southeastern KY. National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a winter weather advisory for all of southeastern KY until Sunday Morning *Which I suspect might be extended past that*. NWS is expecting a general one to three inches, and perhaps some freezing rain which could cause slick travel conditions.


So let's set the playing field for those of you just joining us to find out what's going on.


We have an area of low pressure off to our south east which is responsible for our rain this morning. As it continues to work off to the east it's going to suck in more cold air and turn our precip over to snow. Behind it to our west we have an upper level disturbance moving to the south and east. This is what should bring us our snow. Depending on it's track will determine how much snow we will see, as well as if any of our current precip is turned over to snow. Also a lot of that precip in central KY isn't reaching the ground yet because of the dry air in place at the surface (IE Verga).

Here's a look at Temps and the freezing line as of noon.



That line should continue to push farther tho the south as the day progresses. So how much snow do I think we're going to see?


Map is pretty self explanatory. I hope this right because I'm not going to have a chance to work on it during the day.

Here's all you need to keep ahead of the game today.

Local Radar:



Radar to watch the Upper Level Low:




KY Mesonet Temperatures:


Both Radars are from the fine folks at Intellicast. I'll have enough update after midnight tonight. Stay safe out there and hopefully you get as much snow as you want to see!