The possibility of snowfall impacting travel later this week appears to becoming more likely and it’s almost a certainty the region will see some of the coldest December temperatures and wind chills in nearly 20 years.
Meteorologist Derrick Snyder with the National Weather Service in Paducah says lows will be in the single digits each morning Friday through Christmas, daytime highs will hover around 20 and the wind chill could linger below zero for 36 hours beginning Thursday night.
Several factors are still at play regarding how much snow our area will receive, but current projections are favorable for at least an inch of two between Thursday evening and Friday morning.
Gusty northwesterly winds of 40 to 45 mph could cause problems with blowing snow where there is accumulation.
Snyder stressed the need to prepare for the impending bitter cold by insulating any outdoor pipes and faucets and leaving indoor faucets dripping overnight later in the week if there is a concern about freezing.
Stay tuned to the WHOP Family of Stations and monitor our websites and social media outlets for the latest on this developing winter weather system.