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Crews on roads, plowing snow in NE Kentucky

Kentucky Department of Transportation

With light snow across the region, state highway crews are on roads throughout northeast Kentucky.

As of 5:30 a.m., most roadways in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties are reported as partially covered with about a half inch of snow, much of which is blowing off with traffic. Crews are plowing as necessary. Air temperatures range from 12 to 20 degrees. Road temps are averaging 21 degrees.

With continued blowing snow and arctic weather — temperatures are expected to fall into the single digits by tonight — slick road conditions are likely and motorists should be cautious if traveling today:

* Slow down, use extra caution, and buckle up

* Leave a “space cushion” between vehicles for safer maneuverability

* Remember that bridges and overpasses can freeze before roadways

* Be mindful that a clear highway might suddenly turn snowy and slick around the next curve or in dips and valleys

Once on duty, state highway crews work 12-hour shifts plowing and treating roadways on a priority-route basis until the winter weather threat subsides.

You can learn more about Kentucky Transportation Cabinet snow removal efforts, and view snow removal priority routes, online at

SnowKY.ky.gov

(provided by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet)

Paul Hitchcock earned his Masters in Communications from Morehead State University and Bachelors in Radio-TV/Psychology from Georgetown College. A veteran broadcaster for more than 40 years and an avid fan of blues, jazz and American roots music. Hitchcock has been with WMKY since 1986 and was named General Manager in 2003. He currently hosts "Muddy Bottom Blues" (Fri., 8pm-9pm), "Nothin' But The Blues" (Sat., 8pm-12am), "Sunday Night Jazz Showcase" and "Live From The Jazz Lounge" (Sun., 8pm-9pm) and "The Golden Age of Radio" (Sun., 2pm-3pm). He also serves as producer for "A Time For Tales" and "The Reader's Notebook."