From one to three inches of snow fell across western Kentucky. The one-inch amounts were confined mainly to the far western counties, from Paducah and Mayfield west. Amounts increased toward the northeast. Snowfall amounts averaged about two inches in the Kentucky Lake region and about three inches from Marion to the Henderson-Owensboro areas. In the Henderson-Owensboro areas, a burst of heavy snow occurred for an hour or two. During this burst, the visibility dropped to around one-quarter mile. Snowfall rates up to two inches per hour were reported near Owensboro. The snow readily bonded to paved surfaces due to the sub-freezing ground temperatures. Roads were snow-covered and slippery, and schools were cancelled. Along the Tennessee border from Murray west, periods of sleet were observed. Total accumulations in the Pennyrile region, including Hopkinsville, averaged two to three inches. The synoptic situation was favorable for a winter weather event. A 500 mb shortwave trough lifted northeast from the southern high Plains to the mid and upper Mississippi Valley. At the surface, a weak low pressure system moved eastward into southern Arkansas. The burst of heavy snow was the result of strong warm air advection around 850 mb, which provided strong ascent.

Winter Weather in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 01:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter Weather in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 19-JAN-16 23:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 00:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 01:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter Weather in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 02:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter Weather in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 02:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winter Weather in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 20-JAN-16 01:00:00 to 20-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager