A strong low pressure system brought copious amounts of moisture to the lower Ohio Valley. Combined with very cold air in place, a wintry mix initially changed over to heavy snow at times across portions of southern into southeast Kentucky. The hardest hit areas, which saw accumulations approach 20 inches, were from south-central and into eastern Kentucky.  In central Kentucky, the areas with the greatest snowfall were west of Richmond and southwest of Lexington. Strong north to northeast winds gusted 25 to 35 mph at times during the height of the storm, which resulted in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Widespread hazardous to very dangerous road conditions developed. Some areas were nearly impossible. Portions of Interstate 75 in Madison County was shut down for several hours due to accidents preventing road crews from clearing the snow. A large marina in Russell County had a partial roof collapse which damaged many house boats and recreational boats.  Public sector losses alone, according to Kentucky Emergency Management, totaled $13.9 Million across the state. Much of this came in the form of costs for snow removal.

Blizzard in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across the county. Precipitation began as freezing rain and accumulated up to 1/10 of an inch before changing over to heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 3 to 5 inches across the county. The highest amounts were across the eastern portions of Shelby County.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow accumulations ranged from 6 to nearly 10 inches across Scott County.

Heavy Snow in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 14 and 16 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports received indicated around 10 inches of snow fell across the county. Precipitation began as freezing rain and accumulated up to 1/10 of an inch before changing over to heavy snow.

Winter Storm in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across the county. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before the snow started as well.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Snow totals varied from 6 to 10 inches across the county. The official observation at Bluegrass Airport for the storm was 7.1 inches.

Heavy Snow in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were widespread reports of 8 to 10 inches of snow across Bourbon County.

Heavy Snow in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 7 and 10 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in HART, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 10 and 14 inches of snow fell across the county. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before the snow as well.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 10 and 14 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 10 and 14 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 14 and 18 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 04:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 10 and 14 inches of snow fell across the county. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before the snow as well.

Heavy Snow in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches across Spencer County, the highest being reported across the southern portion of the county. This led to hazardous road conditions and widespread school and business closings.

Heavy Snow in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 10 to 14 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 12 to 16 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 10 to 12 inches across LaRue County.

Heavy Snow in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 8 to 12 inches across Hardin County.

Heavy Snow in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across Grayson County.

Winter Storm in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 05:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across the county. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before precipitation changed over to heavy snow.

Heavy Snow in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 06:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Around 8 inches of snow fell across Ohio County.

Heavy Snow in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals across the county ranged from 10 to 14 inches.

Heavy Snow in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 14 and 18 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 18 and 20 inches of snow fell across the county. There were numerous reports of 19 inches across the central and eastern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 14 to 18 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 14 to 16 inches across the county. There was one report of 17 inches.  Interstate 75 was shut down in both directions from the southern part of Madison into northern Rockcastle county for up to 18 hours due to minor accidents stopping traffic on steep hills that could not regain traction in the deep snow.

Heavy Snow in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 14 to 18 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across the county. Between 1/10 and 2/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before the snow fell as well.

Heavy Snow in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 4 inches across northern Hancock County to 8 to 10 inches across the southern portions of the county.

Winter Storm in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 06:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 8 and 10 inches of snow fell across the county. Between 1/10 and 2/10 of an inch of ice accumulated on most surfaces before the snow fell.

Winter Storm in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 06:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Between 10 and 14 inches of snow accumulated across the county. At Bowling Green Municipal Airport, a total of 12.2 was reported. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before precipitation changed over to snow.

Winter Storm in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow accumulated across the county. Precipitation began as freezing rain and accumulated up to 1/10 of an inch of ice.

Winter Storm in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous reports were received of snow totaling 8 to 12 inches across the county. Precipitation began as ice and accumulated between 1/10 and 2/10 of an inch before changing over to snow.

Heavy Snow in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 8 to 12 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 10 to 14 inches across the county. The highest amounts were reported across the southeastern portions.

Heavy Snow in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals across Meade County ranged from 4 to 10, the highest being reported across the southern and southeast portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county. The highest amounts were reported along the Ohio River. The snow resulted in hazardous driving conditions and led to widespread school and business closures and disruptions.

Heavy Snow in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 3 to 6 inches, the highest amounts reported were across the eastern and southeastern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 8 and 12 inches of snow fell across Clark County. The highest amounts were reported across the southern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 10 and 13 inches of snow fell across Woodford County.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 5 and 7 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 10 and 12 inches of snow fell across the county. Up to 1/10 of an inch of ice accumulated before the snow fell as well.

Heavy Snow in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Between 4 and 9 inches of snow fell across Breckinridge County, the highest totals were observed across the southern portions of the county.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals ranged from 12 to 15 inches across the county.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totals across Jefferson County ranged from 2 to 4 inches, the highest falling across the western and northern portions of the county. Officially at the NWS office, 2.3 inches fell. This resulted in widespread hazardous road conditions. There were also widespread school and business closures and disruptions to commerce and travel.

Heavy Snow in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow totals varied from 3 inches in the northern part of the county to as much as 8 to 10 inches across the southern portions. A trained spotter reported 8.5 inches near the Bullitt and Nelson county line.

Heavy Snow in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 6 inches across northern Anderson County to as much as 11 inches across the southern and southeast areas.

Heavy Snow in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 22-JAN-16 09:00:00 to 23-JAN-16 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Snow totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches across Trimble County, which resulted in hazardous road conditions and multiple school and business closures.