Jim Caldwell’s Weather Forecast | The wintry pattern begins to roll on Friday

On January 2, 2025By Littum

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A winter storm threat continues Sunday and Monday as a potent system takes aim at our region. Before that happens, we will have a light snowmaker cruise into the area.

Here’s what you need to know:

Lighting system in the evening and Friday

A fast-moving clipper will bring light snow and showers, mainly affecting central and eastern Kentucky.
Expect light accumulations (coating to 1″) and potential slick spots.
High elevations in eastern Kentucky could take a little more.
Gusty winds and cold temperatures (upper 20s to low 30s) make it feel even colder.

Winter Storm Threat Sunday and Monday

The track of this system is still up in the air. We will have a better idea when we get to Friday and Saturday. The GFS model has had a shift to the north with the latest run. This puts the heaviest snow drift north of Lexington. The EURO has consistently pushed that line north and held! It has some of the heaviest snow in and around Cincinnati.

If the northerly turn holds true, it would mean a better chance of ice accumulation for our region.

Major travel impacts are expected.
Freezing rain and wind gusts of up to 30 mph can cause power problems.
These ice accumulations can be significant for parts of Kentucky.
Snowfall is totally uncertain due to potential sleet and freezing rain.
Brutal wind chill is expected, especially in areas with significant ice accumulations.

Cold temperatures to follow

Bitterly cold temperatures blow in behind the storm, with lows potentially reaching zero or below.
Wind chills will be even colder, especially Tuesday through Thursday morning.

Take care of each other!