Ice Storm — Scott, Kentucky

2022-02-03 to 2022-02-04 · Scott, Kentucky

Event narrative

Ice accumulation of 0.2-0.3 inches was reported, along with 0.25-0.5 inches of sleet accumulation. Finally, between 0.5-1.5 inches of snow fell on top of the ice and sleet. County road department reported about a dozen trees down due to the weight of the ice.

Wider weather episode

An arctic front pushed south across central Kentucky on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Southerly flow and a layer of warm air aloft combined with falling surface temperatures to produce an impactful winter storm with a variety of precipitation types. Significant freezing rain and sleet accumulations caused travel impacts, some tree damage, and power outages in some portions of central Kentucky.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1010764. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.