WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...

Dust off those Emergency Response Plans! The forecast across Kentucky is reminiscent of the 1994 cold weather snap. The National Weather Service forecast  for the Commonwealth: ...Bitterly Cold Weekend with Negative Travel Impacts...

Rain will change to snow from west to east Thursday evening as a strong cold front pushes through the area. Minor snow accumulations Thursday night will be accompanied by temperatures rapidly falling into the single digits, resulting in negative travel impacts that will continue into Friday. Winds from the west at 20 to 30 mph, with gusts over 40 mph, will result in wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero, and possibly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.

Even after the winds diminish Friday night, harsh winter weather will continue through the holiday weekend with temperatures in the single digits and teens, and wind chills below zero at times. Conditions will begin to moderate Sunday night and Monday.

Expect increased customer demand as temperatures approach single digits. This will place a significant strain on water treatment plants. Be prepared; monitor the weather, fill water storage tanks, fuel vehicles and equipment and make sure that your staff has the proper cold weather gear.

Do not forget that KY Rural Water and KY WARN are here to help. If you need assistance please contact our office at 270-843-2291 or Joe Burns (KYWARN Coordinator) at 606-231-1818.