HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – As Western Kentucky continues to recover from the effects of ice following last weekend’s winter storm, a second wave of winter weather will be hitting the area. The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Christian County from Jan. 10 through Jan. 11.
Heavy snow with accumulation is predicted, with Christian County possibly getting between three to five inches beginning Thursday night. Snow will accumulate quickly on all surfaces and roads due to the arctic cold blast this week, according to NWS. Temperatures are expected to be near or below freezing as snow comes in.
Visibility on roadways will be limited as the snow comes in, with officials encouraging residents to delay travel if possible due to deteriorating road conditions.
Snow forecast
Here’s when snow is expected in Christian County.
Thursday night: A 30 percent chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Light south wind.
Friday: Snow. High near 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday night: Snow likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
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