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Major Winter Storm This Weekend

Winter Storm Through Sunday

Prolonged Cold Weather Next Week

Winter Precipitation Type/Intensity Timing

Winter Storm Tips/Guidance

A major winter storm will unfold across the region through Sunday. The heaviest snowfall is expected during the daytime Sunday, decreasing in coverage and intensity into early evening. The heaviest snow is expected from the predawn hours through the afternoon. Periods of sleet and freezing rain is likely in parts of northern/northeast KY and far south-central Ohio, which may reduce snow totals in these areas.

A bitterly cold airmass settles into the region through next week. Extended periods of wind chill values near or below zero are likely during this stretch, with the coldest expected Monday night into early Tuesday.

With the impending winter storm, here is a rundown of the expected precipitation types and intensity (rates) for various locations through time. The favored areas for mixed precipitation (snow/sleet/freezing rain) is likely to be confined to parts of northeast Kentucky and south-central Ohio.