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Real-time BG radar: Today: Partly cloudy, with a high of 24ºF. Tonight: Increasing clouds, with snow likely late. Lows around 21ºF. Okay, people. Lets all get ready for a ridiculous meteorology week. I am already tired, and it is only Tuesday. Forecasting this week is going to be long and strenuous. Today looks quiet, and […]
Tag: Winter Storm
Major Kentucky Winter Storms Put Dent in Drought
Believe it or not, we started the year off with a lack of precipitation. This placed the region in moderate drought for the months of January and the first half of February. However, the two winter storms, have put quite a dent in the drought. The graphic above does not take into consideration the latest […]
The Historic Snow From Ground Zero
I was in Bowling Green 24 hours ago today. I was also stressing about forecast verification, whether I’d get back in time, the snowfall rates, etc. I was there. I had a doctors appointment to make in Lexington by 4:40. I was gonna pack up all of my stuff for spring break in preparation for […]
Hundreds of Drivers Stranded with Latest Winter Storm
Numerous drivers are stranded on roads across Kentucky due to the latest winter storm dropping up to TWO FEET of snow. Vehicles are having to be shoveled out from all the snow on Interstate 65. Governor Steve Beshear has declared a statewide emergency to help counties recover. Storm Recap: Here is a map of the observed […]
Winter Storm Evening Update
*Winter Storm WARNING thru 12 pm Thursday for all of south central Kentucky* 4pm 35˚ – 7pm 30˚ – 10pm 28˚ – 1am 26˚ – 4am 24˚ Heavy rain will persist throughout the afternoon for most of south central Kentucky. Temperatures are currently in the low to mid 30s across the region, with mid to upper 20s […]
Winter Storm Ahead
Real-time Bowling Green weather radar: *Winter Storm WARNING from 10 am Wednesday until 12 pm Thursday for all of south central Kentucky* This product is issued by the National Weather Service when a winter storm is forecast to produce heavy snow or significant ice accumulations. The criteria for this warning to be issued is confidence […]
March Madness In Store For The Region
Real-time BG radar: Headlines: *Flood Watch from 6 PM Tuesday thru 12 PM Wednesday for the entire area* An Areal Flood Watch is issued for flooding that develops gradually, usually from prolonged and persistent moderate to heavy rainfall. This results in a gradual ponding or buildup of water in low-lying, flood prone areas, as well as […]
Winter Storm Possible Midweek
Yeah, yeah, yeah. You did read that correctly. “But..but..I thought we were supposed to see temps in the mid 60s on Tuesday?” Well, that’s probably going to happen. However, that is associated with the same system that I’m talking about. While Monday looks pretty cruddy weather wise, come Tuesday, things look to get a whole lot more […]
Winter Storm Affects Southern U.S.
Southern Kentucky is expecting light snow at best tonight associated with an area of surface low pressure currently located near northern Florida. This same system has brought significant snow to places towards our south that are not accustomed to seeing much wintry precipitation. The hazards map below from the National Weather Service shows winter storm warnings in pink […]
Wild Weather Week in Kentucky Recap
Not only did the entire state of Kentucky see a significant winter storm last Monday, but all sorts of weather impacted the region last week. Much of south central Kentucky saw 8 to 12 inches of snow with the winter storm last week. There were even some reports of 14 inches in central Kentucky. […]