Scattered snow showers became heavier and more numerous during the afternoon and evening hours. Some of the snow showers reduced visibility to around one mile. Most of the activity was east of Kentucky Lake, including the Pennyrile region and Owensboro and Henderson areas. The snow accumulated up to an inch in some spots. A trained spotter reported one inch of accumulation two miles north of Hopkinsville. A co-operative observer in southern Henderson County measured one-half inch. A slushy coating on roads was sufficient to cause some traffic accidents. Traffic accidents were reported in Muhlenberg County, including a collision between a car and a snow plow on U.S. Highway 431. Even after the snow ended, the combination of wet roads from earlier snow and sub-freezing temperatures created patchy slick spots during the early morning commute on the 5th. Schools were closed on the 5th in Muhlenberg and Todd Counties. A couple of other counties delayed the opening of schools by two hours. Ahead of high pressure over the Plains states, a moist and unstable northwest wind flow generated numerous snow showers. The snow showers were enhanced by 500 mb shortwaves rotating east around a low over the upper Mississippi Valley.

Winter Weather in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Weather in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-DEC-18 12:00:00 to 05-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter