01/21/2026
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1209 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
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Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Stearns, Jeffersonville, Prestonsburg,
Flemingsburg, Stanton, Mount Vernon, Booneville, Hazard,
Paintsville, Whitley City, South Williamson, Campton, Somerset,
Burnside, Sandy Hook, Coal Run, Ravenna, Hindman, Jenkins,
Elkhorn City, Inez, Pineville, Jackson, Beattyville, Frenchburg,
Mount Sterling, Irvine, Owingsville, Whitesburg, Barbourville,
Williamsburg, Pippa Passes, Manchester, Monticello, Annville,
Pikeville, Brodhead, Hyden, Clay City, Wheelwright, Salyersville,
Camargo, Cumberland, West Liberty, McKee, Middlesboro, London,
Harlan, Morehead, and Corbin
1209 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major
impacts to eastern Kentucky this weekend. Periods of moderate to
heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a
wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, especially along and
south of the KY-80/Hal Rogers Parkway.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
southeast Kentucky.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you,
including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.
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