Winter Storm Watch Issued For Dubois; Surrounding Counties

UPDATE FRI A.M. -- THE WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED

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Winter Storm Watch issued April 5 at 3:32AM EDT expiring April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville

UPDATED THURS PM --- NWS lowering snow estimates.

A storm system will affect the lower Ohio Valley Friday night into Saturday morning. Rain showers early Friday evening will change to snow late Friday evening or overnight.

Some accumulation is expected, generally from 1 to 3 inches, but with isolated slightly higher amounts possible.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates.

* WHAT...Rain changing to snow Friday night. Total snow accumulations of 1-3 inches, isolated higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...South-central Indiana and north-central and east-central Kentucky.

* WHEN...Late Friday evening through early Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Slick conditions on roads. Reduced visibility in snow. Some broken tree limbs possible.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
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Winter Storm Watch issued April 5 at 3:32AM EDT expiring April 7 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville

Areas Affected: Casey; Marion; Trimble; Clark; Breckinridge; Garrard; Grayson; Bullitt; Orange; Shelby; Woodford; Ohio; Spencer; Floyd; Jessamine; Nicholas; Scott; Crawford; Washington; Fayette; Jefferson; Boyle; Jefferson; Lincoln; Oldham; Nelson; Larue; Henry; Washington; Hardin; Harrison; Meade; Scott; Perry; Mercer; Bourbon; Harrison; Franklin; Anderson; Madison; Dubois; Hancock; Clark

A storm system will approach the Ohio Valley late Friday night through Saturday morning. Rain is expected to change over to wet snow late Friday evening, becoming heavy at times Friday night
into Saturday morning.

Several inches of accumulation are possible across southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. Those with travel plans should monitor the latest forecasts and potential snow amounts.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Southern Indiana and portions of central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.

Broken tree limbs due to the heavy snow may result in isolated power outages.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.

Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.