The National Weather Service in Louisville says the winter storm is over, but the area will still see impacts from cold temperatures the rest of the week.
After some communities in the area saw more than five inches of snow along with additional levels of rain and ice from Sunday into Monday, precipitation is out of the forecast for the time being, but the NWS says air temperatures will remain below freezing through at least Thursday night. The minimum wind chill forecast for Elizabethtown now through Thursday night goes to 21 degrees at its highest and 2 degrees at its lowest.
During an update on conditions across the state Monday, Governor Andy Beshear said emergency responders had a busy couple of days.
“KSP dispatchers have reported more than 170 car accidents, 27 accidents with injuries, and over 280 stranded motorists have been helped,” Beshear said. “KSP dispatchers have answered 1,450 calls for service. That means when you get out there in your vehicle, there’s a decent chance that you’re going to end up sliding off the road and needing help, so again, if you can stay home today, please do so.”
KYTC District Four said Monday afternoon that solar leak through the cloud layer Monday allowed for some melting, and crews worked hard to clear and treat roads as much as possible ahead of any overnight re-freezing. Drivers should still use extra caution on the roadways. Slow down, allow extra time for traveling and extra distance for braking, and give highway crews and emergency responders extra space.
