Louisville, Kentucky – Snowfall has been modest but noticeable across Kentucky this winter, with the highest seasonal totals focused in northern parts of the state near the Ohio River. From late September through early February, several cold systems have brought periodic snow, creating short-lived snow cover and recurring travel concerns.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s National Snowfall Analysis, northern Kentucky has recorded up to 2 feet of snow since Sept. 30. The highest totals are concentrated near the Ohio border, where colder air has more frequently supported snow instead of rain during winter systems.
Communities including Covington, Florence, Maysville, and Ashland have seen multiple plowable events this season, leading to slick conditions on Interstates 71, 75, and U.S. 23 during and shortly after storms. Snowfall has often been followed by overnight refreeze, extending impacts beyond active precipitation.
Central Kentucky, including Lexington, Frankfort, and Louisville, has generally seen lower seasonal totals, with many events producing light accumulation or mixed precipitation. Farther south and west, including Bowling Green and the Pennyrile region, snowfall has been more limited overall, with warmer air frequently keeping totals in check.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet continues to remind drivers that bridges and overpasses can ice quickly during cold snaps. With winter still ongoing, additional systems could bring more snow to northern Kentucky, and further advisories may be issued before the season wraps up.
