Jackson, Kentucky – Eastern Kentucky will see a brief warming trend before a wintry mix moves through the region Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service Jackson, flurries early Sunday morning are tapering off across southeastern portions of the region, with the remainder of the day featuring a mix of sun and clouds. High temperatures Sunday are expected to remain cold, generally ranging from the lower to mid-20s, with overnight lows falling into the teens.
Conditions begin to change on Monday, as a warming trend develops. Temperatures are forecast to rise into the lower to upper 30s, with mostly cloudy skies across eastern Kentucky. While travel impacts are not expected Monday, colder overnight temperatures may still allow isolated slick spots early in the day.
The next notable weather impact arrives on Tuesday, when a storm system is expected to bring a wintry mix of rain and snow to the region. The National Weather Service indicated rain and snow probabilities between 60% and 80%, with the highest impacts expected along major travel routes including Interstate 75, U.S. Route 23, U.S. Route 460, and Kentucky Route 15. While exact precipitation types may vary by elevation and time of day, slick roads are possible, especially during the morning and evening hours.
By Wednesday, the system is expected to taper off from west to east, with lingering wintry precipitation ending by the afternoon. Temperatures are forecast to range from the upper 20s to upper 30s, helping reduce lingering travel issues outside higher elevations.
Communities including Jackson, Hazard, London, Prestonsburg, Pikeville, and Somerset should monitor forecast updates as timing and precipitation types become clearer.
Commuters, students, and young workers traveling Tuesday are encouraged to allow extra time and use caution, particularly on untreated roads.
