Blustery and cold to end the work week Friday will see morning temperatures in the 20s, and they won’t budge much through the afternoon. Winds will be out of the N/NW through the day, gusting up to 20 mph. This will knock wind chill values down into the teens all day long. By the evening, feels -like temperatures will be even colder, dropping to the single digits. This is when we see a Cold Weather Advisory taking effect. It goes from 7 pm on Friday until 12 pm on Saturday. The weekend winter storm A major winter storm will move through the Bluegrass this weekend. A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from Saturday at 1 AM to Monday at 7 AM. The ABC 36 Storm Team has issued Weather Impact Days for Saturday and Sunday. This is a Low-Pressure system that tracks from the south up the eastern seaboard. It will bring heavy snow, ice, and rain to large portions of the United States. The details Saturday will see snowfall increasing across the Bluegrass from SW to NE. To the far south, snow will likely start in the mid to late morning. Along and north of I-64 will have to wait until the afternoon/early evening for their snow to begin. Ground temperatures will be cold enough that snow will begin to stick immediately. We are looking at all snowfall for Saturday Sunday will start with a small lull in precipitation. Snow will lighten ahead of our second surge of wintry precipitation. With this second surge, a line of ice/sleet will move into southern KY. Where this line settles is still unknown, but it has been trending to the north, likely landing somewhere between I-64 and the Cumberland Parkway. Any ice or sleet will cut into snow totals. North of the I-64 corridor, we are still expecting a heavy amount of snow, as this area will likely not see much, if any, ice. Here we may see 10″-12″. Along the I-64 corridor and a bit further south, we will likely see mostly snowfall with a bit of ice. Snow totals will mainly be around 8″-10″, with a glaze of ice up to 0.25″ possible. South-central KY has the biggest question mark in terms of snow totals. This is because of the uncertainty on the line between snow and ice. Because of this, we are forecasting a wider range of 4-8″, with anywhere that has higher ice totals seeing lower snow amounts. Ice could accumulate up to 0.5″ in these areas. Overall, no matter the amount of snow or ice, this will be a high-impact event. Expect dangerous travel conditions and impacts to daily life. Power outages will be possible, as well as arctic cold temperatures. Preparing for the weather If you haven’t already, you will want to prepare for this weekend. Start by staying on top of the forecast. You can do this by continuing to tune in on-air and online to ABC 36. Download the ABC 36 weather app for real-time updates and alerts for your specific location. Follow our meteorologists and ABC 36 on social media to hear updates throughout the event. A weather radio is also a great tool to hear weather alerts. Be sure to winterize your home. Keep faucets as a slow drip, open cabinets to allow warm air flow, and keep your heat at 55 degrees or more. Also, be sure to have emergency supplies, just in case. Things like batteries, flashlights, extra food, and water are all good things to keep handy during a winter storm. Also, be sure to keep electronics charged and consider keeping a charged power bank around. Put salt on sidewalks and driveways. If you haven’t already, consider moving weekend plans. Be ready to hunker down, as dangerous travel conditions are expected. It will be best to stay home and stay inside unless necessary. If you do have to go out, keep your car’s gas tank as full as possible so the fuel lines don’t freeze. Have an emergency car kit with extra warm clothes, flares, jumper cables, a first aid kit, snacks, and water. Also consider keeping a bag of sand or kitty litter, which can be used to create traction under your wheels in slick conditions. After the storm A few snow showers may linger into early Monday morning, but for the most part, we will be clearing up. The only thing left behind will be our snowpack and some arctic air. High temperatures next week will stay in the teens and 20s. Overnight lows will dip down into the single digits and possibly below freezing, not even including wind chill values. Winds are expected to be gusty, at least for Monday and Tuesday. This may cause wind chill values well below zero. It’s very likely that there are more Cold Weather Advisories in our future as that arctic air settles in. Categories: Featured, Local Weather Headlines, Storm Team Weather Blog, Weather, Weather Forecast Tags: Heavy Snow, Ice Accumulations, Kentucky Forecast, Meteorologist Ashley Cade, Snowfall Forecast, winter storm, Winter Storm Warning, Winter Weather ...read more read less