Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio – A Winter Weather Advisory takes effect late Thursday night across parts of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southern and western West Virginia, with a Winter Storm Watch posted for portions of the region this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, snowfall of 1 to 4 inches is expected from 10 p.m. Thursday through 1 p.m. Friday, creating slick and hazardous road conditions during the Friday morning commute. In parts of southeast Raleigh and southeast Fayette counties in West Virginia, locally higher amounts up to 5 inches are possible.
The advisory covers northeast Kentucky counties including Greenup, Carter, Boyd, and Lawrence; southwest Virginia counties including Dickenson and Buchanan; and southern and western West Virginia counties including Wayne, Lincoln, Mingo, Logan, Boone, McDowell, Wyoming, and the Raleigh and Fayette county zones. Cities impacted include Ashland, Louisa, Huntington, Logan, Beckley, Oak Hill, Madison, Welch, and Pineville, among others.
Farther west, southeast Ohio and parts of western West Virginia—including Jackson, Gallia, and Lawrence counties in Ohio, and Cabell, Mason, Putnam, and Kanawha counties in West Virginia—are also under the advisory through Friday early afternoon.
In addition, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon for portions of southeast Ohio and southern and western West Virginia, where 3 to 5 inches of snow may be possible with a more organized system.
Officials warn that bridges and overpasses will become slick first, and travel could deteriorate quickly during heavier snow. Drivers are urged to slow down, allow extra travel time, and monitor updates. Road conditions can be checked via 511 services in each state.
