The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a winter storm warning for western Kentucky, including Crittenden County, effective from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday.
Freezing rain and sleet will overspread the area early Thursday evening with precipitation transitioning to sleet and snow overnight. The precipitation will come to an end as snow from west to east Friday afternoon. Ice accumulations up to a half-inch will be possible mainly Thursday night.
Once temperatures drop below freezing Thursday evening, the mercury is not expected to rise above 34 degrees through Dec. 12. More freezing precipitation is anticipated for Sunday.
