A winter storm system brought a wide range of precipitation amounts and snowfall amounts to western Kentucky on Valentine's Day. The Pennyrile region of western Kentucky received the most snow, averaging from 3 to 6 inches. Most of the remainder of western Kentucky received 1 to 3 inches. The snow fell very heavily for one to two hours across much of western Kentucky. Visibility was reduced to one-eighth mile or less. Snowfall rates of two inches per hour were not uncommon from the Paducah area east across the Lakes area to Princeton and Central City. There was thundersnow with the heaviest snowfall rates from the Paducah area east to near Princeton. Sleet or very small hail was mixed with the thundersnow. Most of the snow fell within two or three hours, followed by light freezing rain or drizzle. The freezing drizzle lingered for 6 to 12 hours in some places, especially in the Hopkinsville area. Ice accumulations were generally one-tenth inch or less.  Along the Tennessee border from Fulton to Murray, where freezing rain and sleet were the dominant precipitation types, around one-half inch of mixed sleet and ice was reported. Roads throughout the region were very slick and hazardous. Numerous accidents were reported. In Christian County alone, officials reported over 50 accidents during the winter storm. Two separate accidents on Interstate 24 resulted in closures of the interstate and three injuries. An accident involving a semi was responsible for the closure of Interstate 24 near the Christian/Trigg County line. The eastbound lanes were closed for hours until the overturned tractor-trailer rig could be removed from the highway. One person was transported to a local hospital for non life-threatening injuries. Another accident on the Cumberland River bridge at the Lyon/Livingston County line closed the interstate for about two hours. A tractor-trailer rig struck a car that had lost control on the snow and struck the side of the bridge. Both drivers were injured, and one of them was taken to a regional hospital. The precipitation was caused by a strong southerly flow of moist air on the back side of a high pressure system over the Appalachian Mountains. Abundant low-level moisture and warmer air was drawn northward over initially cold air at the surface. A strong but compact 500 mb shortwave over the central Plains enhanced precipitation rates.

Winter Weather in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Weather in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 07:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Winter Storm in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 15-FEB-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 15-FEB-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 10:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 14-FEB-16 09:00:00 to 14-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter