“We are still experiencing dangerously cold temperatures and windchills, which will continue through the week. Windchills will be negative to single digits for most of the state until Tuesday,” Beshear said. “During those times, folks need to stay indoors as much as possible and limit outdoor exposure. Even 10 to 30 minutes outside can cause frostbite and hypothermia at the coldest of times. We also need Kentuckians to make sure they’re bringing their pets inside; this weather is just as dangerous for them.”
Current Weather Conditions: Dangerously cold temperatures are forecast to continue through this week.
Fatalities: Gov. Beshear said the state is now reporting at least 10 storm-related deaths, including:
- A 68-year-old man in Daviess County;
- A 79-year-old man in Graves County;
- A 55-year-old man in Jefferson County;
- A 64-year-old man in Johnson County;
- A 71-year-old man in Johnson County;
- A 71-year-old man in Johnson County;
- A 48-year-old man in Morgan County;
- A 78-year-old man in Owen County;
- A 62-year-old man in Pulaski County; and
- A 72-year-old woman in Whitley County.
The Governor said that these families will receive support from the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to help pay for funeral costs: “If we can be there for these families, we want to be, and we hope this support can be a little bit of light in a dark time. We’re praying for these families during this difficult time.”
Black ice will continue to be a safety threat throughout the week, especially during morning commutes, as daytime snowmelt refreezes from overnight extreme cold when temperatures dip into the single digits. Motorists should use caution, beware of icy conditions in shaded areas and on bridges, slow down and avoid hard braking. All snow and heavy ice should be removed from vehicles before driving to improve visibility and avoid damage to other vehicles.
Drivers are urged to carry an emergency kit of life-saving essentials should they be stranded. Visit snowky.ky.gov for driver tips and resources, like traffic cams, and travel conditions on the GoKy map.
