Louisville, Kentucky – Kentucky is coming into clearer focus as a developing Southeast winter storm expands northward, bringing a growing range of winter weather risk across the state from Saturday into Sunday. While impacts are not expected to be uniform, confidence is increasing that at least parts of Kentucky could see winter-related travel issues by the end of the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, probabilities for at least minor winter weather impacts range from around 10% in western Kentucky to as high as 50–60% across eastern Kentucky and higher terrain near the Appalachian foothills. Snow is the primary concern in eastern sections, while central Kentucky could see a mix that creates slick road conditions if temperatures dip near freezing.
Travel impacts could develop quickly during overnight periods. Major routes including I-64, I-65, I-75, and the Mountain Parkway may be affected late Saturday into early Sunday, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated secondary roads. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are monitoring the evolving setup and preparing for potential treatment needs.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and prepare for changing conditions by limiting non-essential travel, charging devices, and ensuring access to basic supplies. Even light snow or brief icing can create hazardous driving conditions.
Forecasters emphasize that confidence is still increasing, particularly for central Kentucky, and impact probabilities may continue to rise. Additional advisories or alerts could be issued as the storm evolves, with winter weather concerns extending into Sunday, Feb. 1.
