Western Kentucky & Southern Indiana Weather: Heavy Rain & Some Snow Ahead

It's going to be a wet week here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana. While the forecast is still developing, we know a couple of things for sure. One, we have the potential for a lot of rain over the next seven days or so. Two, we could also see impacts from two brief bouts of winter weather. In fact, it's becoming more evident that we could have accumulating snow late Monday nigh into Tuesday.

First, let's tackle the rain issue. There could certainly be 'issues' since the National Weather Service is predicting anywhere from 1 to 4 inches of rain throughout the Tristate area.

As you can see, nearly all of Kentucky is included in the chance for moderate to heavy rainfall. If the models hold, Kentucky's Pennyrile region could get walloped with rain.

However, the threat of snow looms as well. Wayne Hart, Chief Meteorologist at Eyewitness News, says the highest totals are expected in western Kentucky. Given the anticipated changeover to rain, that snow is expected to wash away rather quickly.

For some perspective, we're just a week removed from record high early-February temperatures. Honestly, we got used to that warmer shift quickly. Thankfully, travel impacts from this week's return to winter are expected to be minimal at worst.

Of course, we'll continue to keep you posted as the winter weather and rain events approach. For the latest in breaking weather news, you can download our free app.

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