A winter storm brought heavy snow to eastern Kentucky on February 17th and 18th 2021. Storm total snowfall amounts varied from as little as an inch to as much as 6 inches in a couple of locations. Many locations around the area received 3.5 to 4 inches of snow from this storm.

Winter Weather in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 03:22:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three inches of snow was reported in Hyden.

Heavy Snow in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A storm total snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches was reported in and around Owingsville.

Heavy Snow in MCCREARY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three to four inches of snow was reported in Whitley City.

Heavy Snow in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five inches of snow was reported in Canoe.

Winter Weather in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 09:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A storm total snowfall amount of 2.3 inches was reported in Oneida.

Heavy Snow in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four and a half inches of snow was measured near Bee Lick.

Heavy Snow in MONTGOMERY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Four inches of snow was measured near Oggs Station.

Winter Weather in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 03:23:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two inches of snow was reported near Bulan.

Heavy Snow in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Smith.

Heavy Snow in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A little over 4 inches of snow was reported near Somerset.

Heavy Snow in MORGAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three and a half inches of snow was estimated to have fallen near West Liberty.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two inches of snow was measured in Lawson.

Heavy Snow in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three to four inches of snow was estimated to have fallen along US 119 at the top of Pine Mountain near Oven Fork.

Heavy Snow in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Five inches of snow was reported in Fonde.

Heavy Snow in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four inches of snow was reported in Barbourville.

Heavy Snow in LESLIE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four inches of snow was reported in Yeaddiss.

Heavy Snow in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Four inches of snow was measured near Booneville.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A little over 3 inches of snow was reported in Jackson.

Winter Weather in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 11:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A little over 3 inches of snow was reported in Jackson.

Winter Storm in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

At least 3 to 4 inches of snow was reported at Coal Run before the precipitation changed over to sleet and freezing rain.

Heavy Snow in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.5 inches of snow in Mount Vernon.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was reported near Ermine.

Winter Weather in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Almost 2 inches of snow was measured in Gray.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A little over 2 inches of snow was measured in Lilley Cornett Woods.

Winter Weather in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured in Waltersville.

Heavy Snow in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A storm total snowfall of 3.6 inches was reported near Clay City.

Winter Weather in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was measured near Farmers.

Heavy Snow in MARTIN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 23:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm total snowfall of 3.5 to 4 inches was reported near Inez.

Heavy Snow in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three to four inches of snow was estimated to have fallen along US 23 near the Virginia border near Payne Gap.

Winter Storm in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 4 inches of snow and some sleet was reported at Fresh Meadows near Dayhoit.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Four inches of snow was reported in Thealka.

Winter Weather in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Three inches of snow was reported just south of Pineville.

Winter Weather in MAGOFFIN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 23:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two and a half inches of snow was measured near Salyersville.

Winter Weather in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three inches of snow was reported in Hazard.

Winter Weather in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow was reported just east of Hazard.

Winter Weather in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 07:25:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three inches of snow was measured in Dotson.

Heavy Snow in ELLIOTT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four to five inches of snow was reported in Sandy Hook.

Winter Weather in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A little over 3 inches of snow was measured in Cressy.

Winter Weather in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:15:00 to 17-FEB-21 22:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 1.5 inches of snow accumulated in Morehead.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three and a half inches of snow was observed near Kerby Knob.

Winter Weather in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 17-FEB-21 23:48:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An inch of snow was measured in Beverly.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A little over 2 inches of snow was measured in Inverness.

Winter Weather in KNOTT, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-21 01:20:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:20:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An estimated snowfall amount of 2 inches was reported near Hindman.

Heavy Snow in ROCKCASTLE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Six inches of snow was measured in Brodhead.

Heavy Snow in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm total snowfall of 4.8 inches was measured near Pinnacle.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 2.5 inches of snow fell near Farraday.

Heavy Snow in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

An estimated 3.5 inches of snow fell in McKee.

Winter Weather in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 2.8 inches of snow fell near Wheelwright.

Winter Weather in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:57:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

An estimated 1.8 inches of snow fell near Williamsburg.

Heavy Snow in PULASKI, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A storm total snowfall of 4.3 inches was measured near Science Hill.

Winter Weather in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated snowfall amount of 2.5 inches was reported in Hinkle.

Winter Weather in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated snowfall amount of 1 inch was reported in Pikeville.

Winter Weather in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

An estimated 3 inches of snow fell near Pineville.

Heavy Snow in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 4 inches of snow fell near Mouthcard.

Heavy Snow in ESTILL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell in Irvine.

Heavy Snow in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 3.5 inches of snow fell in Corbin.

Heavy Snow in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell at the Koomer Ridge Campground.

Heavy Snow in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell in Stanton.

Heavy Snow in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An estimated 5 inches of snow fell near the Koomer Ridge Campground.

Winter Weather in LETCHER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 02:53:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two to three inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Whitesburg.

Heavy Snow in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 3.5 inches of snow fell in East Bernstadt.

Heavy Snow in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to four inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Coburn.

Heavy Snow in MENIFEE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A little over 4 inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Frenchburg.

Heavy Snow in ROWAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Four to five inches of snow was estimated to have fallen near Morehead.

Heavy Snow in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three and a half inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Prestonsburg.

Heavy Snow in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four inches of snowfall was measured near Wood Creek Lake.

Heavy Snow in CLAY, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A little over 4 inches of snow was reported near Manchester.

Winter Weather in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 02:39:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 3 inches of snow fell in Middlesboro.

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three and a half inches of snowfall was measured near Monticello.

Heavy Snow in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated snowfall amount of 3.5 inches was reported in London.

Winter Weather in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 03:12:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A snowfall measurement of 2.9 inches was made at the Jackson Weather Office.

Winter Weather in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-21 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 03:15:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Three inches of snow was reported near Board Tree.

Winter Weather in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-21 22:00:00 to 18-FEB-21 06:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two inches of snow was estimated to have fallen in Paintsville.