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)