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Hazardous conditions expected, drive with care

By Amber Hale, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 8

Snow and ice teams are scheduled to report early Tuesday morning to begin monitoring and treating roadways as necessary. The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts rain transitioning to snow overnight.

Temperatures near freezing may create hazardous travel conditions. Motorists are reminded that bridges, overpasses, and low-lying areas freeze first, even when other sections of roadway remain clear. Drivers should slow down and remain alert for slick spots.

Weather and travel conditions can change quickly during winter weather events.


Motorists are encouraged to be prepared and allow extra time for their Tuesday morning commute.

Be Prepared -- The following measures will help keep motorists safe:

Pay attention to weather advisories--weather may impact your commute.

Travel only as necessary during major winter events.

Maintain a safe distance from snowplows and heavy highway equipment.

Do not pass snowplows on the shoulder.

Allow extra time for a slower commute.

Winterize your vehicle.

Equip your vehicle with blankets, a flashlight, and an emergency supply kit.

Know before you go: visit goky.ky.gov and download the free Waze app to check traffic conditions.

Eliminate distractions (e.g., phone use, eating) while driving.

Cooperate with the Quick Clearance law, which requires drivers to move vehicles to the shoulder following a non-injury crash.

For updates on road conditions in District 8 counties (Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, and Wayne), follow KYTC District 8 on Facebook or Twitter.


This story was posted on 2025-12-01 22:08:35
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Ice began to fall as predicted Monday evening



2025-12-01 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The trip around the square after the Adair County Genealogical Society Christmas gathering was a little icy with sleet having just begun. Any precipitation, as Mike Watson had noted in his early meeting reminder, "[a trace to 74 inches], was not slated to begin until later tonight," but some of us who lingered and visited indeed did leave "later tonight."

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