...Very Cold Tonight and Wintry Mix Likely Sunday Night and Monday Morning...
Low temperatures tonight are expected to fall into the lower single digits with rural and sheltered locations likely to be a few degrees below zero. Combined with light winds, wind chill values are forecast to be as low as -10 by early Saturday morning. For those heading out this evening or early Saturday morning, dress appropriately for the cold temperatures and wind chills.
Following the frigid Arctic air, a storm system is forecast to spread precipitation across southern Indiana and central Kentucky Sunday evening through Monday. Precipitation may start as a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain before transitioning to more freezing rain or rain Monday morning.
The greatest threat for snow and ice accumulation is across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, generally along and north of the I-64 corridor. Additionally, given the very cold ground and road temperatures, even if air temperatures warm above freezing Sunday night and Monday, and rain is falling, the water will freeze on ground surfaces, making them slick and hazardous. The Monday morning commute and travel may be impacted.
People should prepare for the possibility of winter weather Sunday night through Monday. Stay updated to the latest forecast as slight changes in temperatures can have a significant impact to precipitation type and amounts.
