Heavy Snow — Nelson, Kentucky

2025-12-11 to 2025-12-12 · Nelson, Kentucky

Event narrative

Heavy snow of 4 to 5 inches fell across central and northern portions of Nelson County.

Wider weather episode

A clipper type system rotated southeast into the Ohio Valley during the evening hours of Thursday, December 11, 2025. An area of low pressure at the surface moved across Missouri, with a warm front extending eastward through the Tennessee Valley. Enhanced mid-level frontogenesis and deep moisture contributed to the development of heavy snow bands across southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky. This system brought 3-6 inches of snowfall to southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1307439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.