Written by Valerie Lyons for WCPO Drivers traveling along I-71/I-75 in Northern Kentucky Tuesday night had to navigate through rain and thick fog, but there was another noticeable hazard: miles of darkness. “I was talking to my daughter (on the phone), and she was on her way down 71 — down the Cut in the […]
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Frozen or burst pipes? A water restoration company explains what you should do
Written by Jessica Hart for WCPO After a week of below-freezing temperatures, one Clermont County water restoration company is getting an influx of calls for frozen or burst pipes. “The biggest thing is when pipes freeze, you don’t know they bust until they fall out,” said BJ Durel, owner of Dry Ally. Durel said they […]
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Snow emergency declared in Campbell, Kenton County due to hazardous road conditions
The Campbell County Office of Emergency Management has issued a level one travel advisory and Kenton County has issued a level one snow emergency due to hazardous road conditions.
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NKY school closures
Northern Kentucky got a few inches of snow overnight, and several local districts have canceled classes. Scroll through to see which schools have closed Friday, Jan. 19: Boone County Boone County Schools: Closed Walton Verona Schools: Closed St. Joseph Academy: Closed St. Paul School: Closed Campbell County Bellevue Independent Schools: Closed Bishop Brossart High School: […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for NKY
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Northern Kentucky region. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, which encompasses the Cincinnati region, issued the advisory around 4 p.m. Thursday. “Prepare for hazardous driving conditions as the snow accumulates quickly on cold road surfaces,” read the announcement. Snow is expected to move in Thursday […]
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Beshear says be ‘weather aware’ as NKY faces sub-zero temps
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday advised Kentuckians to be “weather aware” as the state faces below-zero wind chill, icy roads and snow in some regions over the next 48 hours. In Northern Kentucky, only a slight chance of snow is forecast for NKY through Wednesday. But sub-zero wind chill temperatures are expected in the […]
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State of emergency declared in Kentucky due to weather
The governor’s office has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky due to the weather conditions. “The state of emergency declaration allows for the activation of state resources, including Kentucky Emergency Management, to help protect Kentucky communities and families,” according to the governor’s office’s announcement. The state of emergency also allows for expanded sheltering services […]
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It’s about to get really cold: What about people living outside?
Wind chills are dropping below zero, there’s a chance of the first real snow of the year. What does that mean for the people in Northern Kentucky who are living outside? Saturday’s high should hit 33 degrees, and that will be the warmest temperature the region is expected to see for at least a week, […]
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NKwhy: Who clears the roads when it snows?
It looks like Northern Kentucky is going to get its first snowfall of the year this weekend, and we wondered: how does snow removal work? Early Saturday morning, around 4 a.m., snow is expected to move its way into the region. It should continue throughout the morning and is predicted to slow down around noon, […]
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Winter weather advisory issued for state, region
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for much of Kentucky, including Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. The advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday. The advisory states that people should expect scattered snow showers with a possible accumulation of between 1/2 and one inch. Wind gusts of up to 40 […]
