Today, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky state highway crews are preparing equipment, mobilizing resources and pretreating roads where possible ahead of a forecast winter storm that could create snowy and potentially hazardous conditions for travel across the state this weekend. Kentuckians are encouraged to prepare now, avoid non-essential travel and exercise caution on the roads by slowing down and driving distraction-free.
“We are facing some serious winter weather this weekend that will impact roadways, and Team Kentucky state highway crews are working hard to keep our roads as safe as possible for Kentuckians,” said Gov. Beshear. “The same way state highway crews have their plans in place, I want to encourage every Kentuckian to do the same by monitoring the weather, avoiding unnecessary travel and packing an emergency car kit.”
National Weather Service forecasts show that widespread snow is possible across the state, with increased potential for icing across southern Kentucky raising the risk of slick roads and power disruptions. Temperatures well below freezing statewide are expected this weekend with single digit temperatures and sub-zero wind chills forecast into early next week.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) highway crews are monitoring forecasts, preparing to deploy nearly 1,500 state-owned and contracted plow trucks, and ready to tap into their stockpile of 311,000 tons of salt and over 1 million gallons of brine for anti-icing efforts.
“During winter storms, particularly when arctic temperatures are possible, our priority is safety,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “Crews will work to keep state highways passable and ensure access for emergency personal responding to downed power lines or other issues.”
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