Accumulating snowfall fell across portions of eastern Kentucky on December 21, 2012. Snowfall amounts ranged from a dusting up to 2 inches for many locations east of I-75. However, a band of heavier snow setup over southern Menifee, western Morgan, northern Wolfe and northern Magoffin Counties producing 3 to 5 inches in these areas.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 14:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

One and a half inches of snow fell 4 miles northeast of Jackson.

Heavy Snow in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four inches of snow fell 2 miles south of Hazel Green.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four and a half inches of snow fell 3 miles southwest of Ezel.

Heavy Snow in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Three and a half inches of snow reported at the Gladie Cultural Center.

Heavy Snow in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 17:54:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Magoffin County State Highway Garage estimates that around four inches of snow fell over extreme northwest Magoffin County.

Winter Weather in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An inch and a half of snow fell in Stanton.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two and a half inches of snow fell on Black Mountain.

Winter Weather in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An inch and a half of snow fell 4 miles northeast of Slade.

Winter Weather in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:32:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three inches of snow fell in Hazel Green.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 11:44:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two inches of snow fell in Thornton.

Winter Weather in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One and six tenths of an inch of snow fell 5 miles west northwest of Prestonsburg.

Winter Weather in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An inch of snow fell in Harlan.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An inch of snow fell in Whitesburg.

Winter Weather in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 12:23:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow fell in Smilax.

Winter Weather in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 12:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow fell 2 miles southwest of Frenchburg. It was very windy with lots of drifting snow.

Winter Weather in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow fell in Daysboro.

Winter Weather in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 13:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three inches of snow fell 1 mile south of Maytown.

Winter Weather in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two and a half inches of snow fell in Salyersville.

Winter Weather in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of snow fell in Pomeroyton.

Winter Weather in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 21-DEC-12 05:00:00 to 21-DEC-12 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two and a half inches of snow fell in Salyersville.