Schools districts and other organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati have already begun announcing closures. LINK nky’s content sharing partner WCPO has a handy list, which you can view directly by clicking the hyperlink below. The list is updated regularly.
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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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Where to find warming centers, emergency shelter during storm
With as much as a foot of snow expected for this weekend, local service organizations and public agencies are gearing up to help people living outside and other vulnerable members of the public stay warm and safe. “This weekend will be dangerously cold, and no one should be sleeping or trying to survive outside in […]
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Governor, counties declare snow emergencies
The Office of Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of winter weather expected this weekend, and all three counties will enact snow emergencies at noon on Saturday. The governor’s declaration allows the commonwealth to mobilize both the Kentucky National Guard and Kentucky Emergency Management resources to ensure public safety. “This is […]
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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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Is it going to snow this week?Â
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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Snow much fun: LINK readers share their best snow day shots
A record-breaking amount of snow fell in the early morning hours on Tuesday. This is the first major snowfall event of this season, and plenty of schools around the region were closed. And plenty of our readers took pictures of their picturesque views of the weather, plus their dogs, and kids playing around in it. […]
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How districts decide when to close schools
Schools determine whether or not to stay open based on the roads and weather conditions, with each district having its own inclement weather policy and decision-making process.
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Check out these NKY winter weather activities for when it does finally snow
It may not have been a white Christmas, but winter weather is sure to be making its way to the region here soon, and we wanted to offer up some local activities to enjoy when snow eventually comes to town. We’ve also gathered a few you can enjoy inside to escape the cold. Northern Kentucky […]