This first major winter event of the season is expected a full month ahead of winter's official arrival.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a winter storm warning is in effect for Crittenden County from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. Monday.
The warning is for sleet and snow for areas along the Ohio River in Kentucky. Wintry precipitation will become likely by this evening over much of the area. Rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow, will arrive before 9 p.m., then switch over to snow and sleet between 9 p.m. and midnight. Mostly snow is anticipated after midnight, according to the NWS. The chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches is possible.
Hazardous driving conditions will be the major impact. Conditions will be quite hazardous during the morning commute Monday. A strong west to northwest wind gusting up to 30 mph on Monday may cause some blowing and drifting of snow.
Motorists are advised to stay off the roadways until entirely necessary.
If school in Crittenden County is cancelled due to the weather, it will be posted as soon as the announcement is made.
