Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are prepared for what is likely to be a tough day of snow-fighting efforts on Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for much of the region from midnight tonight until 6 p.m., Sunday.
The current forecast indicates the winter storm will be followed by extremely cold temperatures for several days.
Motorists are urged to monitor area media outlets for weather updates.
Sunday night temperatures are expected to drop to single digits and below, with the high on Monday around 5 degrees.
KYTC crews will work through the day on Sunday in an effort to clear roads before the extreme cold hits Sunday night.
Once the temperatures drop Sunday Night, temperatures are not expected to rise into the 20’s until about Wednesday.
The impact of salt and other ice-fighting chemicals is greatly diminished below 18 degrees Fahrenheit. That means highway crews will be very limited in their ability to improve driving conditions during this period.
Motorists are advised to be prepared to encounter hazardous driving conditions and extreme cold through this period. Cold temperatures will mean what would normally be a minor inconvenience, such as a dead battery or a flat tire, could easily become a life-threatening incident for anyone who is not properly prepared.
Motorists should make every effort to avoid unnecessary travel during this period.
Roadway information for Kentucky and links to surrounding states can be found atwww.511.ky.gov.
