Ice threat continues overnight

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After heavy morning and afternoon snow our attention turns to the ice threat for central and eastern Kentucky overnight. The highest threat for ice will be along the I-64 corridor. That is where half an inch of more of ice will be possible. We will likely see the freezing rain threat last through…

Trooper injured after car hit in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Kentucky State Police trooper was struck on Interstate 65 in Hart County while responding to incidents during the ongoing severe weather. According to authorities, the trooper is receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. This incident highlights the dangers of current travel conditions as winter weather continues to impact the region. Officials are…

ABC 36 Winter Weather Impact Days; Governor declares State of Emergency

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A significant winter storm is in the forecast from Sunday through the day on Monday. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the northern half of the area, with a Winter Weather Advisory in the forecast for southern Kentucky. This begins with a heavy band of snow Sunday before the ice threat moves…

A quiet start to the weekend ahead of Sunday and Monday’s winter storm

A high pressure is bringing quiet weather for Friday night and Saturday.  Clear skies will allow temperatures to drop to the upper teens Saturday morning with wind chills in the single digits.  Saturday temperatures will warm up to around 30 in the afternoon with sunny skies. Kentucky is preparing for winter storm impacts Sunday and Monday.  The most recent data…

Home destroyed after massive fire in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A massive house fire early Friday morning on Damar Drive has left three people displaced, with significant damage rendering the 9,000-square-foot home unlivable. According to Battalion Chief Kevin Austin of the Lexington Fire Department, all residents managed to escape without injuries. However, crews encountered significant challenges while responding to the blaze. “This is…

Light snow Friday ahead of late weekend winter storm

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

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Good morning Kentucky! We are tracking a round of light snow moving through the area for your Friday morning. This is ahead of cold air moving in tonight and that cold air will be in place through the day on Saturday setting the stage for what’s to come on Sunday. Our first major…

#16 Kentucky wins first SEC opener under Kenny Brooks

91-69 at Memorial Coliseum

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Kenny Brooks is 1-0 in the SEC at Kentucky after a blowout win versus Mississippi State in Lexington. The Wildcats won 91-69 behind stellar scoring nights from Dazia Lawrence and Georgia Amoore, who had 28 and 27 points respectively. On her birthday, Amelia Hassett scored 14 points, had nine rebounds and five assists. Kentucky also…

Snow likely Friday morning ahead of Sunday’s winter storm

We will likely be waking up to snow showers Friday morning.  Not much accumulation is expected, but longer commutes are likely. Temperatures will hover around freezing throughout the day Friday with gradual clearing skies.  A high pressure moves in the area Friday making way for a quiet Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. A winter storm is expected to impact central…