A winter storm produced a band of 4-10 inches of snowfall across central Kentucky during the evening hours March 11 through the morning hours March 12. The heaviest totals of 8-10 inches occurred east of I-65, from Washington/Marion/northern Taylor counties east through Fayette and Madison counties. 9 inches was measured at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.
The snowfall was heavy and intense at times, accumulating 1 inch per hour in many places. The snow was extremely wet, which put a high load of weight on trees and power lines. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines. In addition, there were widespread school closings across central Kentucky with reports of traffic accidents and hazardous travel conditions.

Winter Storm in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county. A public report had 4.5 inches in Brandenburg.

Winter Storm in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Ametuer radio reported 4.5 inches in McQuady, and generally 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across Ohio County. There was a 5.2 inch report in Hartford.

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 20:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Around 4 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to 6 inches of snow fell across LaRue County. There was a public report near Buffalo of 4.8 inches.

Winter Storm in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Three to 4 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across Hardin County. There was a public report of 5 inches in Elizabethtown.

Winter Storm in HART, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 4.5 inches near Cub Run. Generally, 4 to 6 inches of snow fell across Hart County.

Winter Storm in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across Nelson County. A trained spotter reported 4.5 inches near Fredricktown.

Winter Storm in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Around 4 inches of snow fell across the county. The highest amounts were reported in the northern part of the county. A trained spotter in Greensburg reported 3 inches.

Winter Storm in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch indicated that 6 inches of snow fell in Lebanon, and amounts generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 8 inches of snow in Springfield. There were many reports of power outages and trees down due to the heavy wet snow.

Winter Storm in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 5 inches of snow in Lawrenceburg. Amounts generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

There was a report of 5.3 inches near Nonesuch. Generally, 4 to 6 inches fell across the county.

Winter Storm in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell across Jessamine County. There were many reports from the public of 9 inches. This led to trees down and power outages due to the heavy wet snow.

Winter Storm in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio reported 6.5 inches near Paint Lick. Amounts ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 6 inches in Stanford. Amounts ranged from 6 to 8 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch reported 4.5 inches in Liberty, and amounts generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Local law enforcement reported 6 inches in Perryville. Total amounts ranged from 6 to 10 inches across the county.

Winter Storm in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reports indicated that between 6 and 10 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Snow totaled 3 to 5 inches across the county, and many roads were snow covered.

Winter Storm in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 21:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Nine inches officially fell at Bluegrass Airport. Amounts were as high as 10 to 11 inches across portions of the county. This is resulted in numerous traffic accidents, school closing, and business disruptions across Lexington. There were widespread power outages and trees down to the heavy wet snow.

Winter Storm in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 10 inches in Richmond. Amounts ranged from 8 to 12 inches, and the heavy wet snow led to power lines and trees down across the county.

Winter Storm in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A road department supervisor indicated 6 to 8 inches of snow fell  across the northern part of the county with around 4 inches across the south.

Winter Storm in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 22:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to 5 inches of snow fell across the county.

Winter Storm in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-18 23:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Clark County Emergency Manager reported 7.8 inches of snow in Winchester. Amounts ranged from 6 to locally 10 inches across Clark County.