A potent storm system crossed through the Ohio Valley March 20-21 and led to a band of heavy wet snow over portions of central Kentucky. The highest totals observed were 10-12 inches with widespread amounts of 4 to 8 inches. The heavy snow led to scattered tree limbs down and power outages. Many schools and businesses were closed, and hazardous  travel conditions developed which resulted in traffic accidents.

Winter Storm in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports showed that snow totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Local media reported that between 6 to 12 inches of snow fell across the county, the highest amounts across the northern portions of the county. The highest report was 11.5 inches near Hillview along the Bullitt/Jefferson County line. The heavy snow resulted in isolated downed tree limbs and power outages.

Winter Storm in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reports indicated that between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Officially, 8.6 inches fell at Louisville International Airport and 11.6 inches fell at the NWS Louisville office. Totals ranged from 6 to 12 inches across the county. This resulted in numerous downed tree limbs, power outages, traffic accidents, and school/business closures and disruptions.

Winter Storm in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports from the county showed totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches. The highest amount was 6 inches in Fredricktown.

Winter Storm in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 5 inches in Custer and total snow amounts ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports from the public showed between 4 and 8 inches fell across the county. The highest amount was 8.6 inches in Smithfield.

Winter Storm in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Calls to emergency managers and dispatch indicated that between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported 4.2 inches in Vine Grove. Totals across the county ranged from 4 to 6 inches. Many reports of 5 to 5.5 inches were obtained from Elizabethtown.

Winter Storm in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported 4.2 inches in Spencer County. Totals around the county ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Winter Storm in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 21-MAR-18 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An off-duty NWS employee reported 6.7 inches near Buckner. Totals across the county ranged from 5 to 8 inches. The highest amount was 8.3 near Buckner. The heavy snow resulted in downed tree limbs and power outages.