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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Though June and July were rather stormy, the summer finished with a very quiet August. Overall, though, the summer was a wet one with Louisville and Frankfort ending up in the top five wettest summers on record. Temperatures tended to be near seasonal norms, though August was unusually cool.

  Average Temperature Departure from Normal Rain Departure from Normal
Bowling Green 77.6° +0.5° 10.82" -0.81"
Frankfort 74.2° -0.5° 20.24" +8.40"
Lexington 74.2 -0.5 17.50" +5.16"
Louisville Bowman 76.6° -0.2° 19.05" +7.43"
Louisville International 77.8° 18.94" +7.59"

 

3rd wettest summer on record at Frankfort
5th wettest summer on record at Louisville

 

The remnants of Tropical Storm Bill swirled through the Ohio Valley June 20.