NORTHERN KENTUCKY — Snowy and wet conditions mixed with below-freezing temps created dangerous road conditions for some areas of Northern Kentucky Tuesday morning. A number of slide-offs occurred, and police blocked off some overpasses due to the weather.
What You Need To Know
- Snowy, wet conditions and below-freezing temps created slick road conditions in NKY
- Police blocked off some overpasses due to the weather, slide-offs reported
- Crews worked throughout the night, into the morning
- Significant snowfall totals hit NKY, Cincinnati area
The sun is out in Northern Kentucky, but the snow is sticking around. As roads created slick conditions on the road, @BrennonGurleyTV spoke to one driver about his morning commute. pic.twitter.com/uNegqGxe29
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) February 9, 2021
Throughout the morning, crews were out and about, clearing snow off the roadways. Around 6:30 a.m., Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 said that crews across the district worked through the night. Crews continued to treat and plow roads as snow continued to fall.
6 AM UPDATE - Crews across the district worked through the night and continue to treat and plow roads as snow continues to fall. Expect slick driving conditions. Stay home if you can, take it slow if you must go out. Check https://t.co/8iiFgM6TWO for road updates. pic.twitter.com/7EhjUKAQ92
— KYTC District 6 (@KYTCDistrict6) February 9, 2021
Crews began their work Monday evening with contractors starting at 5 p.m. in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties, and at 8 p.m. in District 6's other counties.
Significant snowfall totals hit the Northern Kentucky area, including:
- 10.0" in Fort Thomas
- 9.0" in Villa Hills
- 8.6" in Florence
- 7.8" in Burlington; and
- 2.0" in Crittenden
Snowfall Totals Across parts of Northern KY... #kywx pic.twitter.com/wVLo6ZOp0r
— Spectrum News 1 Kentucky (@SpectrumNews1KY) February 9, 2021
Southern Ohio also saw some record-breaking snow totals with the Cincinnati Airport recording 9.8" Tuesday morning.
As snow removal continues in Northern Kentucky, another system is headed to the Commonwealth Wednesday morning. According to Spectrum News 1 meteorologists, parts of the state could get 0.25-0.5" of ice by Thursday, but Louisvillians: Don't fret. It's not expected to look like 2009's ice storm. Also, areas near I-64 could get 2-3" of snow, and Northern Kentucky could get an additional 4-5 inches.
The system will also impact Ohio on Wednesday, particularly southern Ohio.
KYTC has a webpage for snow and ice information where you can find details about priority routes, winter weather tips, fact sheets, and videos on salt application and snow removal. You can also keep up with district weather activity, crash reports, and more here.
Spectrum News 1's Winter Weather Guide also has information you can use to prepare and keep your family safe during a storm.