Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

The season started out fairly quiet with a few light snows in December and January and a cold, white Christmas. Things took a significant turn for the worse in February with frequent snows, ice from freezing rain, subzero temperatures, and historic rainfall that led to major flooding in early March.

December Summary

January Summary

February Summary

	Average Temperature	Departure from Normal	Precipitation	Departure from Normal	Snow	Departure from Normal
Bowling Green	37.7°	-0.3°	15.05"	+2.68"	8.8"	+1.0"
Frankfort	34.6°	-0.1°	10.70"	+0.14"
Lexington	33.3°	-1.9°	11.94"	+1.61"	18.5"	+7.5"
Louisville Ali	36.5°	-0.7°	12.24"	+1.99"	17.5"	+6.7"
Louisville Bowman	35.9°	-0.7°	11.59"	+1.02"