The storm is still on track to arrive Sunday morning and depart Monday afternoon. During this period there will be periods of snow, sleet, rain/freezing rain and more snow… you get the idea. There will be absolute chaos throughout Kentuckiana. And depending on where you live, it can either be all snow or mostly rain. Here’s a breakdown of our latest maps showing potential impacts, as well as some helpful tips for last-minute preparations.

The storm is still nearly 1,600 miles away, but it is developing quickly and heading toward us.

Satellite/radar map created in WDRB’s WSI weather graphics system

Our winter storm warning begins at 4 a.m. Sunday and ends at 1 a.m. Monday. Snow should begin falling between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. EDT in most locations. The further south you are, the more likely it is to have mostly cold rain for a longer period of time. Because air surface temperatures are above freezing in our southernmost communities, this cold rain will not always result in freezing rain. For this reason, counties near the Kentucky-Tennessee border (e.g. Adair County) are only under a winter weather advisory. Southern counties could still see increased snowfall on Monday.

Map of winter weather warnings created in WDRB’s WSI weather graphics system

Ice accumulations of about 1/2 inch are definitely possible. The area of ​​greatest icing is still expected to be along and south of I-64. This will cause power outages, especially if tree branches fall on power lines as winds increase on Monday.

Ice accumulation map created in WDRB’s WSI weather graphics system

Snowfall is expected in our viewing area, but the highest amounts will occur north of State Road 56 in Indiana. A foot or more is possible near Seymour. There will be an area of ​​a mix of sleet and snow between Scottsburg and Etown. The more sleet you have, the smaller your total amount of sleet and snow will be. This is an area of ​​uncertainty when it comes to snow/sleet levels at the end of the event. We’ll have the latest and more detailed numbers on WDRB at 10 p.m.

Snow accumulation map created in WDRB’s WSI weather graphics system

The impact of this event will be significant in some locations. Not everyone will lose power, but those who do lose it could be without it for a few days. The roads can be quite dangerous. So don’t drive unless absolutely necessary after 9am in most places. Gas generators must be used outdoors and 20 feet from your home. Fumes from the generator can kill you slowly and quietly if they get into the house. You don’t want to risk that. Temperatures will drop into the single digits and possibly below freezing once the system leaves our area. Therefore, pay particular attention to your water pipes from Tuesday to Friday!

Winter storm tip graphic created in WDRB’s WSI weather graphics system

Yes, there will be school cancellations, but we will leave this decision to those responsible for the school administration. Just be prepared for your kids to have an extended winter break!