Getting closer

Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 6 P.M.

The potential Winter Storm we’ve been watching for the past few days is continuing to follow the scenario described by the GFS model. The NAM has chimed in today with roughly the same idea.

Without getting too deep into the subtle changes today (mostly timing), here’s my latest expectations for the late weekend weather.

Snow should begin by late Sunday morning and continue into the afternoon. Sleet should mix into the snow during the afternoon, then become the dominant feature by late afternoon. By evening, we should have 1″-3″ inches of snow/sleet on the ground.

Around 6-8 P.M. freezing rain/rain takes over. Six to seven hours of freezing rain/rain should wipe out most of the snow cover. However, due to the rain’s intensity, there won’t be much ice buildup on trees/power lines…yet.

After Midnight, we’ll see about six hours (or so) of little to no precipitation. Unfortunately, during that time, periods of freezing drizzle will be likely. Should be enough to create icy limbs and power lines, but not enough to create any widespread problems.

By daylight Monday morning, light snow returns to the area and continues much of the day. Final snow accumulation will likely be about 1″-3″.

NOTE: Above forecast is for Louisville area. Significantly more snow/ice is likely starting about 20 miles north of I-64 in Indiana and northeastward into northern KY.

Another update tomorrow.

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