Weather Alerts For Letcher, KY

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson KY 420 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Cumberland, Harlan, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run, Elkhorn City, Pikeville, and South Williamson 420 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...Rain Changing to Snow Showers and Squalls Late This Afternoon and Evening... Light rain will switch over to snow showers and squalls later today as temperatures tumble below freezing behind a strong cold front. The snow showers will be most widespread through the first half of tonight, before slowly diminishing Thursday. A few brief snow squalls are also possible, leading to sudden visibility reductions and snow-covered roadways. Due to the scattered nature of the snow squalls, weather conditions could vary dramatically over short distances. Snow accumulations up to 2 inches are forecast for most locations. However, locally higher amounts of 3 to 7 inches are expected on Big Black Mountain. Those with travel plans this evening into Thursday morning should be prepared for slippery travel in addition to sudden reductions in visibility and snow-covered roadway conditions when encountering heavier snow showers and squalls.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 340 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 Harlan-Letcher-Pike- Including the cities of Harlan, Elkhorn City, Coal Run, Pikeville, Whitesburg, Jenkins, Cumberland, and South Williamson 340 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation of up to 2 inches, except localized amounts of 3 to 7 inches possible on Big Black Mountain. * WHERE...Harlan, Letcher, and Pike Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute over Big Black Mountain and the Thursday morning commute across the entire advisory area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will develop and switch to snow over Big Black Mountain late this afternoon. Snow levels will fall to the valley level between 6 and 9 PM this evening. Snow showers, some briefly heavy, will then persist through tonight and at least most of Thursday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov. &&