City officials are monitoring the weather situation and are preparing for the possibilities of ice and snow tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for central Kentucky that begins at 1 a.m. Wednesday and remains in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday.
Residents are encouraged to limit travel once the storm arrives. Road conditions are expected to be extremely hazardous Wednesday. Motorists should use extreme caution if driving is necessary, as the storm is expected to result in slick road conditions and reduced visibility.
City crews will remain on duty throughout the snow/ice event and will treat streets per the city’s snow plan. The city received 3,000 pounds of rock salt today and is well stocked in brine to treat roads.
Residents can get information on accidents, lane blockages, snow-and-ice trouble spots and road closures through the city’s Twitter accounts (@lexwrecks and @lexkypolice). They can also view traffic at major intersections in real-time through the city’s traffic cameras at lexingtonky.gov/traffic.
The Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Community Emergency Winter Weather Plan remains in effect through Friday morning, Feb. 12.
Anyone needing assistance can dial 2-1-1 or log onto uwbg211.org for locations of shelters and other resources in Lexington and surrounding counties.
