Snow My Goodness: Locals Preparing Sooner, Rather Than Later

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Last night’s rain washed away traces of Lexington’s recent snowstorm. It also cleared the path for yet another snowstorm headed our way.

A lot of local stores say they had many visitors Tuesday night and expect to see more people this evening ahead of the storm. Locals tell ABC 36 that many lessons were learned from the previous storm and many say they don’t want to be caught by surprise.

"It’s just crazy how much it stops things here," said Katherine Dickey.
 
It wasn’t long ago that folks were shoveling several inches of snow from their doorsteps.Many were struggling to drive their vehicles through side streets and re-adjusting work and school schedules due  to cancellations.The anticipation of old man winter’s return has gotten everyone’s attention to be prepared and to prepare sooner rather than later.

"Especially since we’re in an area that doesn’t expect 20, 30 , 40 inches of snow every winter, I think it’s a combination of hype and people not having experience with it," Dickey added.

Dickey says she has stocked up on all essential items; such as canned goods, food for her pets and a full tank of gas. This week’s storm is expected to make traveling difficult and the Kentucky Transportation cabinet will roll out it’s fleet of salt trucks and plows to make sure the roads are as safe as possible.

As locals get reacqainted with record snowfall that hasn’t hit the Bluegrass State for more than a decade, the countdown to spring continues. Dickey says the idea of springing forward to a new season is helping to ease a lot of anxiety created by old man winter.

"We aren’t used to that sort of winter here, we don’t want to be," she says, "so whenever there’s any chance of snow people freak out a little bit."