PERRY CO, Ky. (WYMT) – Weather models are predicting that parts of Kentucky could see heavy amounts of snowfall this weekend.
On Tuesday, officials with the National Weather Service office in Jackson said the chance of heavy snow is very likely throughout the region. However, it’s still early to determine how much snow will accumulate.
Michael Ginnick, Meteorologist at NWS Jackson said the model consistency has improved. “I mean, yes, while things could change as far as the areas that receive the greatest impacts, I would say I have high confidence that we’ll remain mostly snow through the event.”
Officials said the snowfall is expected to start as early as Saturday morning and last through Sunday.
“It’s our first probably significant snowfall for this winter season,” Ginnick said. “There’s really cold arctic air on the back end of it, so wind chills will be a factor.”
Whether the region sees several inches of accumulation or no snow at all, officials said with cold temperatures in the forecast, it’s essential to be prepared.
Jerry Stacy, the Perry Co. Emergency Management Director said preparation in front of these kind of events is important.
“If we have this kind of weather event, you know, there’s a chance that we could lose some power for a period of time and with those kind of temperatures following, you know, it would be important to have a plan if you don’t have a secondary heat source,” Stacy said.
Along with a plan, Stacy adds that filling prescriptions, having extra water and food, and stocking up on batteries and candles could be helpful and keep you off the dangerous road-ways.
County officials and emergency management teams said they are also preparing.
“We’ve always tried to have warming centers set up and you know in case somebody needs a place to go,” Stacy said. “Our road department is you know they’re doing a good job and preparing this week. I know they’re getting we have 18 vehicles- 18 plows and spreaders.”
While snowfall remains uncertain, one thing is clear — it will be cold.
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