KYTC warning motorists of treacherous road conditions

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews in District 1 are on alert for a clipper
system moving out of Missouri and Illinois into Western Kentucky over the next 4 to
6 hours.

Radar indicates some strong bands of snow squalls embedded in the fast moving
system.  We anticipate snow flurries picking up in intensity around 3:30 p.m. across
the region and lasting about 3 to 4 hours.

Highway crews in Kentucky's 12 westernmost counties will remain on duty to be
prepared to respond quicky to areas of heavy snowfall.  Salt residue from the snow
response on Tuesday should provide the equilivent of pre-treating for this event.

Motorists are asked to be alert for heavy snow squalls developing within the main
body of light snow and flurries.  Within the heaviest bands of snow road surfaces
can become snow covered rather quickly.  Please slow down and adjust your driving
speed to meet localized conditions through the evening.

Motorists traveling north and west into Missouri and Illinois should be aware of the
potential for snow accumulating in those neighboring states.

Timely traffic advisories for the 12 counties of KYTC Highway District 1 are
available by going to
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