Heavy Snow — Muhlenberg, Kentucky

2025-01-10 · Muhlenberg, Kentucky

Wider weather episode

A winter storm brought widespread snowfall to western Kentucky beginning on the morning of the 10th. The initial round of snow was light to moderate; however, wrap around moisture associated with an area of low pressure caused a heavier burst of snow across the entire region before snow tapered off to lingering flurries that evening. Peak accumulations ranged from 3 to 6 inches of snow, with the highest amounts in portions of McCracken County, McLean County and Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. During the daylight hours, lighter intervals of snow combined with sunlight allowed for snow melt on treated roadways as temperatures rose near to slightly above freezing. Schools were cancelled in most counties. Numerous slide offs, cars in ditches, and crashes had occurred due to treacherous road conditions across the region. A car flipped near Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky, blocking Maplewood Drive. No injuries were reported, but a utility pole required several hours to repair. Another crash had occurred on Highway 41 and Lincoln. Key Impacts: transportation delays, traffic accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1227234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.