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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
755 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
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Harlan-Letcher-
Including the cities of Jenkins, Whitesburg, Cumberland, and
Harlan
755 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow showers are expected with snow squalls possible.
Expect snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher
amounts where snow showers are most persistent. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph as temperatures fall into the 20s at lower
elevations and teens above 2,500 feet. Sudden visibility
reductions to 1/4 mile or less will be possible in snow squalls.
* WHERE...Harlan and Letcher Counties.
* WHEN...From noon today to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially at
elevations above 2,500 feet. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Monday evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.
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