Frigid conditions expected to end the week

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The snow may be winding down, but the cold is here to stay—for now. After an overnight snowfall that left much of central and eastern Kentucky coated in 1 to 2 inches of fresh snow, roads are slick this morning, with snow-covered surfaces leading to hazardous travel. Snow showers will continue to taper…

Shots fired into Lexington home, police searching for a suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police are investigating an overnight shots fired incident that left a home damaged. According to officers, gunfire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at a residence on Centre Parkway. Police say there is visible damage from the gunfire, but no injuries were reported. Authorities say the search for a suspect is ongoing. Anyone with…

What to know if you experience frostbite or hypothermia

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning residents about the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia as temperatures remain dangerously low. Officials advise that if you must go outside, you should dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit your time outdoors to reduce the risk of cold-related illnesses. The Transportation Cabinet also urges anyone experiencing…

Ten Commandments monument measure moves forward

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A measure to return a Ten Commandments monument to the Kentucky State Capitol grounds is moving forward after the House of Representatives passed House Joint Resolution 15 on Tuesday. The resolution seeks to restore a granite Ten Commandments monument to Monument Park, where it was originally placed in 1971 after being donated by the…

Fayette County Public Schools announces NTI Day for Thursday due to winter weather

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) will observe a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Thursday, February 20, 2025, due to continued frigid temperatures and the potential for additional snowfall in the Lexington area, according to the district. This marks the seventh NTI day for FCPS this school year as winter weather continues to impact Central…

Wintry weather winds down into the late week

Additional snow showers are possible into early Thursday

The winter storm that impacted the region overnight and into Wednesday morning has moved out, leaving behind 2 to 4 inches of snow across much of Central and Eastern Kentucky. The heaviest snowfall occurred south of I-64 where some isolated totals approached 5 inches. Through the late morning and early afternoon we managed to see a bit of sunshine from…

Estill County residents face snow cleanup after recent floods

Residents battle back-to-back weather events as snow coats flood-damaged areas

IRVINE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Across the Bluegrass, some residents are taking a break from flood recovery to clear away the recent snowfall. Snow plows and standing water are a familiar sight in several Kentucky communities as they grapple with the aftermath of severe flooding compounded by a winter storm. The city of Irvine is among those hit…

Semi collides with snow plow in Lyon County

LYON COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky State Police are urging drivers to keep a safe distance from snow plows after a semi-truck rear-ended a state transportation snow plow Tuesday night. According to state police, the crash happened just before 7 p.m. on I-24 eastbound in Lyon County, causing traffic disruptions. Investigators say snow-covered roads and limited visibility were…