HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Winter Storm Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are currently in place for Christian County. The wind chill on Jan. 24 has dropped the temperature down to -11 degrees in the county, with five to eight inches of snow anticipated over the next two days.
Periods of heavy sleet are also possible, mainly Saturday evening through midday Sunday, with some freezing rain possible locally.
Snow prep efforts, local resources
Ahead of the incoming snow, Hopkinsville Public Works pre-treated city roadways with salt in an effort to prevent ice from bonding to the pavement. KYTC also spent the week ensuring that state highways in Christian County would be resistant to snow and ice.
Linemen with Hopkinsville Electrical System & EnergyNet are standing by 24/7 to aid in possible emergencies during the storm. In a statement, HES reminded community members that they can report power outages by calling or texting 877-564-7250. An up-to-date outage map is also available on the HES website.
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As of Saturday morning, the Oak Grove Police Department has reported that secondary roadways already have a light dusting of snow.
The City of Hopkinsville is urging residents to check in on elderly neighbors, people with disabilities, and anyone else in the community who may need assistance. People with outdoor pets should make sure they have access to a warm shelter with accessible food and water.
In a news release, the Salvation Army of Hopkinsville shared that as part of their severe-weather response, they will activate a Cold Weather Shelter, and a 24-Hour Emergency Shelter while also keeping with regular service of hot meals.
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