The first winter storm watch has been just issued for western Kentucky.

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
527 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

KYZ001>003-005-006-008-009-011-012-017-022-MOZ086-100-107>110-112-
114-211930-
/O.CON.KPAH.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260125T1800Z/
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Trigg-Christian-Todd-Bollinger-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-
Stoddard-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Paducah, Doniphan, New Madrid, Marble
Hill, Hickman, Murray, Eddyville, Van Buren, Hopkinsville,
Bloomfield, Piedmont, Clinton, Benton, Bardwell, Cadiz, Mayfield,
Elkton, Poplar Bluff, and Charleston
527 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Periods of moderate to heavy snow will be possible. Total
  snow accumulations may exceed 5 inches in the Winter Storm Watch
  area with the greater totals most likely near the Arkansas and
  Tennessee border in southeast Missouri and western Kentucky.

* WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
 

This watch area has just been expanded.

 

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1138 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-221015-
/O.NEW.KLMK.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1200Z/
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-
Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-
Franklin-Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-
Bourbon-Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-
Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-
Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-
Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
Including the cities of Edmonton, Harrodsburg, New Castle,
Jamestown, Hartford, Milton, English, Providence, Lancaster,
Liberty, Lexington, Winchester, Hodgenville, Elizabethtown,
Shepherdsville, Paris, Versailles, Georgetown, Corydon, Carlisle,
Scottsburg, Greensburg, Stanford, Danville, Cynthiana, Bowling
Green, Brandenburg, Hardinsburg, Lewisport, Franklin,
Springfield, Paoli, Richmond, Madison, Tell City, Scottsville,
Leitchfield, Burkesville, Salem, Shelbyville, Louisville,
Bardstown, Frankfort, Jeffersonville, Morgantown, Horse Cave,
Campbellsville, Russellville, Glasgow, Taylorsville,
Tompkinsville, Hawesville, New Albany, Nicholasville, Columbia,
Jasper, Lebanon, Bedford, Albany, Brownsville, Lawrenceburg, and
La Grange
1138 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 /1038 AM CST Wed Jan 21 2026/

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major
  impacts to central Kentucky and southern Indiana this weekend.
  Periods of moderate to heavy snow are forecast this weekend with
  the possibility of a wintry mix of snow and sleet across southern
  Kentucky.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north
  central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From early Saturday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan for considerable disruptions to daily life, Be
  prepared for dangerous travel conditions and ready to avoid travel
  if possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
1209 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-221000-
/O.NEW.KJKL.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T1200Z/
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Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-
Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-
Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Stearns, Jeffersonville, Prestonsburg,
Flemingsburg, Stanton, Mount Vernon, Booneville, Hazard,
Paintsville, Whitley City, South Williamson, Campton, Somerset,
Burnside, Sandy Hook, Coal Run, Ravenna, Hindman, Jenkins,
Elkhorn City, Inez, Pineville, Jackson, Beattyville, Frenchburg,
Mount Sterling, Irvine, Owingsville, Whitesburg, Barbourville,
Williamsburg, Pippa Passes, Manchester, Monticello, Annville,
Pikeville, Brodhead, Hyden, Clay City, Wheelwright, Salyersville,
Camargo, Cumberland, West Liberty, McKee, Middlesboro, London,
Harlan, Morehead, and Corbin
1209 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...A winter storm is expected to bring moderate to major
  impacts to eastern Kentucky this weekend. Periods of moderate to
  heavy snow are forecast this weekend with the possibility of a
  wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain, especially along and
  south of the KY-80/Hal Rogers Parkway.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and
  southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you,
including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.

The entire state is now under a winter storm watch.

 

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1230 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

INZ075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ073-078>082-088-220730-
/O.NEW.KILN.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0600Z/
Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-
Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Ross-Clermont-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Newport, Withamsville, Camp Dix, Warsaw,
Carrollton, Bellevue, Dayton, Greenfield, Chillicothe, Highland
Heights, Ripley, Manchester, Butler, Augusta, Aberdeen, Rising
Sun, Mulberry, Alexandria, Tollesboro, Erlanger, Peebles, Day
Heights, Vevay, Brooksville, Mount Carmel, Owenton, Hillsboro,
Mount Repose, Portsmouth, Milford, Dry Ridge, Seaman, Crittenden,
Burlington, Florence, Georgetown, Wheelersburg, Independence,
Mount Orab, Waverly, Oakbrook, West Union, Winchester, Mount
Olivet, Vanceburg, Piketon, Summerside, Falmouth, Covington,
Williamstown, Maysville, Pike Lake, Fort Thomas, and Head Of
Grassy
1230 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with total accumulations between 4 and 6 inches
  is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern
  Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider altering their travel plans. If you do plan
to travel in hazardous winter conditions, consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

Update for the Cincinnati area.

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
205 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

INZ073-074-OHZ063>065-071-072-074-077-222115-
/O.EXA.KILN.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0600Z/
Ripley-Dearborn-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Warren-Clinton-Hocking-
Hamilton-
Including the cities of Landen, Wilmington, Greendale,
Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Washington Court House, Logan, Hidden
Valley, Downtown Cincinnati, Franklin, Circleville, Blanchester,
Pickerington, Milan, Batesville, Aurora, Lancaster, Osgood,
Mason, Springboro, Dillsboro, Bright, and Versailles
205 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  10 inches possible.

* WHERE...In Indiana, Dearborn and Ripley Counties. In Ohio,
  Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Pickaway, Clinton, Hamilton, and
  Warren Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for hazardous winter weather conditions. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

Update for northern Kentucky.

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
205 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

INZ075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ073-078>082-088-222115-
/O.CON.KILN.WS.A.0001.260124T1200Z-260126T0600Z/
Ohio-Switzerland-Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-
Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Ross-Clermont-Brown-
Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Hillsboro, Alexandria, Mulberry,
Greenfield, Vevay, Burlington, Butler, Georgetown, Owenton,
Williamstown, Brooksville, Camp Dix, Aberdeen, Waverly, Erlanger,
Mount Repose, Dayton, Highland Heights, Vanceburg, Winchester,
Piketon, Oakbrook, Tollesboro, Ripley, Dry Ridge, Carrollton,
Augusta, Maysville, Milford, Crittenden, Wheelersburg, Falmouth,
Florence, Mount Carmel, Pike Lake, Portsmouth, Covington, Warsaw,
Chillicothe, Head Of Grassy, Withamsville, Seaman, Bellevue, Day
Heights, Summerside, Rising Sun, Mount Olivet, Independence, Fort
Thomas, Mount Orab, Newport, Manchester, Peebles, and West Union
205 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
  11 inches possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern
  Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider altering their travel plans. If you do plan
to travel in hazardous winter conditions, consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.