A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of Northern Kentucky until 6 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Between one and three inches of snow is possible. Affected areas include Independence, Newport, Dayton, Burlington, Erlanger, Covington, Fort Thomas, Bellevue, Highland Heights, Alexandria, Crittenden, Oakbrook and Florence, among other cities throughout Kentucky and […]
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Boone County partners with local nonprofits to provide shelter, resources during extreme winter weather
Randall Guttridge told us it wasn’t long ago he was struggling with addiction and off-and-on homelessness. “Last time I was homeless was on the streets of Louisville,” Guttridge said. “In a snowstorm, matter of fact.” We spoke to Guttridge Tuesday, and asked him what it was like being outside in those conditions and not having […]
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Covington to form committee on sidewalk snow removal
Covington Mayor Ron Washington informed the public and the Board of Commissioners Tuesday night that he’d asked City Manager Sharmili Reddy to form an internal committee of city staff members to consider solutions to the removal of snow on city sidewalks, especially in the face of ongoing snowfall in the region. “This is not an […]
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Snow expected Tuesday morning (yep. again.)
A winter weather advisory in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties is expected to bring several inches of snow between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. One to three inches of snow is expected during that time. Campbell County has already scheduled a level 1 snow emergency to take […]
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Water rescue experts warn even in this cold, frozen ponds aren’t safe
As temperatures drop and ice begins to appear on ponds, rescue teams want residents to just stay away from the water. “It’s never safe to go out,” Danielle Gronefield, public information officer for the Boone County Water Rescue Team, told me. Even as temperatures sit near zero degrees — and in the negative degrees with […]
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How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed — coupled with severe wind chills — can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause pipes to burst regardless of whether they are made of plastic, copper or […]
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Snow emergencies in effect after record breaking snowfall
Northern Kentucky is still under several snow emergencies after a record-breaking snowfall this past weekend. Snow started late Saturday evening and continued throughout the day Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, Cincinnati received 9.2 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 5.8 inches set in 2004. Schools throughout the area are […]
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Snowfall winding down, cold temperatures persist
The weekend’s snowfall is beginning to wind down, but cold temperatures are expected to persist throughout next week, according to the National Weather Service. The winter storm warning is still in effect until noon Monday. The National Weather service is forecasting between two and four inches of additional snow accumulation between Sunday afternoon and noon […]
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What to do if your power goes out during the winter storm
With the incoming snow and cold temperatures, the possibility of power outages is a concern this weekend. “If you get about a quarter inch of ice, that will start to bring down limbs on the wires,” Duke Energy’s Community and Government Relations Rep. Ken Muth told Kenton County mayors Saturday morning. “Half inch – up […]
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How to prevent snow plowing from blocking your driveway
With heavy snows predicted for this weekend, many in the region are likely gearing up to clear their driveways and walkways of snow. Shoveling snow, of course, is a fun activity that everyone looks forward to and no one ever complains about. How frustrating then when a snow plow comes along and ruins it by […]