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 […]
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Will we have a white Christmas?
Northern Kentucky may just be dreaming of a white Christmas this year because it’s probably not happening. Compared to last year’s extreme low temperatures, this year’s Christmas forecast looks vastly different. According to the National Weather Service’s extended outlook, temperatures in NKY are expected to be “likely above” and “leaning above” the normal. This forecast, […]
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Northern Kentucky saw something unique on Tuesday: Was it sleet, graupel or hail?
Written by Jennifer Ketchmark for WCPO Let me set the scene…. Lightning in the distance, the rumble of thunder and then tiny ice pellets falling from the sky — and it didn’t stop, coating the roads. But what in the world was this precipitation type? The ice pellets were very small. In some locations almost […]
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Trick or treat forecast: freezing temperatures, chance of flurries
It may be a white… Halloween? Believe it or not, that’s what’s on the forecast. Halloween morning is expected to be marked by frost, with temperatures in the mid-20s, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Throughout the day, the region should see a high around 47, with rain on and off in the afternoon […]
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Independence sets fall leaf pick-up dates
Independence residents can place bundled leaves and other yard waste outside their property for pick-up on normal trash collection days during the weeks of Oct. 22, Oct. 29 and Nov. 9, according to a recent announcement from the city. “Yard waste includes grass clippings, bushes, branches and leaves,” the announcement said. “Items should either be […]
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Boone County to continue snow, ice services on state roads
Boone County will continue partnering with the state to provide snow and ice services on certain state-owned roadways within the county, officials said. During the last couple of snow and ice seasons, the county has entered an agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address approximately 50 miles of state roadways, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer […]
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NKY experiencing cooler temperatures
Written by Brandon Spinner for WCPO Sunday starts off clear and sunny, but clouds will build through the day as a disturbance comes through. This may also lead to a few isolated showers through Sunday afternoon. Nothing will be heavy if we see anything. Winds will be breezy again, gusting at 10 to 20 mph. […]
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NKwhy: When are the leaves going to change color?
After record-high temperatures last week, it’s fair to say that a lot of Northern Kentuckians are ready for fall. Seriously: Last week was the hottest week of the year, with temperatures reaching higher than they have in 10 years. While the official start of fall isn’t for a few weeks, temperatures are dropping into the […]
