–Click here to jump straight to the tips– Have you heard? It’s cold! Energy bills tend to go up during cold weather as systems churn away to keep everyone warm. Sure, it’s important to keep your home (and yourself) warm during cold weather – pipes begin freezing around 20 degrees without extra warming measures, according […]
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Cold start to Monday prompts school delays, closures
Monday, temperatures will drop into the low single digits for the morning commute. While the wind will be light, it will still drop the wind chill below zero at times, per a report from WCPO. Once we get through the morning, we start to see some improvements in the weather as the wind slowly shifts […]
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Some snow emergencies dialed back, low temperatures linger
Kenton and Campbell Counties have dialed back the level 2 snow emergencies declared on Saturday to level 1 snow emergencies, as of 2 p.m. and 12 noon Sunday, respectively. Boone County remains at level 2, as of Sunday afternoon. Several cities have also begun downgrading their snow emergencies. Level 1 snow emergencies correspond to hazardous […]
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Emergency Shelter opens as warming center for weekend
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky in Covington is opening its doors as a warming center for people without housing during this weekend’s predicted winter weather. The shelter will be opening as a warming shelter for adults aged 18 and over experiencing homelessness from Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. to Monday, Dec. 15 at […]
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Communities declare snow emergencies ahead of snow forecast
Several NKY jurisdictions have declared level 1 snow emergencies ahead of this weekend’s winter weather forecast. Roads become hazardous during level 1 emergencies (levels 2 and 3 are more severe) and cautious driving is advised. Vehicles should also be moved off of public roads to make room for snow plows. The following areas have declared […]
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Snow is expected tonight: Here’s how much
Two to four inches of snow accumulation is possible tonight and into Friday morning across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, according to the National Weather Service. The Weather Service as issued a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. Thursday night to 10 a.m. Friday. “Plan on slippery road conditions,” the Weather Services warns. “The hazardous […]
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Snow expected Friday; check school closings here
Two to four inches of snow is expected to fall Thursday night into Friday, which may lead to icy or wet roads for the morning commute. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory from 7 p.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday. To find out if your child’s school is closed or delayed Friday […]
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Is it going to snow this week?
After a record-breaking snowfall last week, the region is looking at another possible round of winter weather. Last Tuesday, around 4.2 inches fell at CVG, nearly doubling the previous record for the day, set nearly 100 years ago, in 1929. That total was 2.2 inches. This week, a 50% chance of rain Tuesday night will […]
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Snowfall totals: New daily record measured at CVG
A record-breaking amount of snow fell in the early morning hours on Tuesday. At CVG, the previous record for snowfall on this day was last set nearly 100 years ago — in 1929. That total was 2.2 inches. Tuesday, around 4.2 inches fell at CVG, nearly doubling the previous record. Several other areas throughout the […]
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Here’s how you can help first responders, keep your car safe during snow emergencies
Campbell County is asking residents not to park on county-maintained roads during snow emergencies. When cars are parked on the street during a snow emergency, plows cannot safely clear the road. Cars can end up buried in heavy, frozen snow after plows pass. This applies only when a snow emergency is officially declared (one has […]