Moist northwest flow off Lake Michigan combined with terrain effects brought yet another round of light snow to eastern Kentucky on January 5th. The highest snowfall amount recorded occurred in Letcher county. Two to three inches of snow fell in a 24 hour period, with isolated accumulations of 4-5 inches across the higher terrain. All in all 1-3 inches of snow fell in the affected counties from late in the day on January 4th through late in the morning on the 5th.

Winter Weather in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county EM reports 1-2 inches of new snow across the county.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A member of the public reported 2.5 inches of new snowfall since 11pm on January 4th, with 5 inches of total snow depth in Thornton.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county EM office reported 2 to 3 inches of new snowfall across the county, with isolated accumulations of 4 to 5 inches.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public observed 3.5 inches of snow on Little Black Mountain since yesterday.

Winter Weather in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 12:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county EM reported around 2 inches of new snowfall throughout the county with snow ongoing at report time.

Winter Weather in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The state highway garage reported 1 to 2 inches of new snowfall around the county.

Winter Weather in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JAN-10 06:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measure 1.5 inches of snow during the morning, with another 1.5 inches of snow accumulation throughout the rest of the day in Inez.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A trained spotter reported 1/2 inch of new snowfall, and a total snow depth of 3.5 inches in Isom. The total snowfall measurement included snow that fell on January 4th as well.

Winter Weather in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

The water plant reports 2 to 3 inches of snow on the ground in Inez with light flurries.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county EM reported 1/2 to 1 inch of snow accumulation around the lower elevations with 2 to 3 inches over the higher terrain.

Winter Weather in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-JAN-10 23:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measure 1.5 inches of snowfall in Inez.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 05-JAN-10 10:00:00 to 05-JAN-10 10:10:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A trained weather observer reported an average snow depth on Black Mountain of 13 inches, with up to 16 inches in spots.