01/21/2026
14:15EST 1/21/2026 update:
The two major models are within 75 miles of each other now. Essentially, GFS is a little south and brings an axis of 15”+ of snowfall to most of central Kentucky with little to no freezing rain, and ECMWF is a little farther north and brings freezing rain into southern Kentucky with only a few inches of snow mixed in, while the heavy 15”+ snow band sets up along the I-64 corridor. In either case, this is still looking like a significant winter storm with major impacts coming for central Kentucky. Keep in mind that very cold temperatures will make it difficult for crews to remove snow and ice from roadways. This storm will almost certainly have travel impacts well into next week with schools likely being closed for several days. I will attach the latest Euro information just so you can see a visual of how freezing rain mixing in would reduce snowfall totals in southern Kentucky, but would lead to more power outages and other issues.
It's important to note that we're still 3 days out, and so there could be additional tweaks as we get closer to the event.