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LIVE UPDATES: Winter storm moves into Cincinnati region – WLWT Cincinnati

Our winter storm continues to move through Sunday. The region is under a Winter Storm Warning through Monday night. Travel will be treacherous this weekend and even near-impossible at times.
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3 p.m.: Several schools announce closures for Monday as winter storm continues to move in. See full list here
2 p.m.: Snow is already beginning to accumulate across the region, and will only get heavier. Road temperatures are below freezing so this will stick, especially on untreated surfaces.
1:30 p.m.: All state office buildings in Kentucky will be closed on Monday, according to the governor.
1 p.m.: The snow is starting to blanket roadways across Greater Cincinnati. Kentucky State Police reported a cruiser was hit on I-65, warning drivers to avoid travel. Police in Bellevue issued a similar warning after reporting multiple crashes.
71-75 in Kentucky right now right at the Split in Boone County. pic.twitter.com/AUB4fG8Lkl
12 p.m.: The Cincinnati Police Department has implemented its’ Inclement Weather Accident reporting procedure, meaning those involved in a non-injury auto accident, are asked to exchange information with the other driver(s) and report the accident at one of their district locations when able.
10:40 a.m.: Boone County has joined the list of counties that have declared a Level 1 snow emergency, effective immediately. A full list can be seen here.
10:15 a.m.: The flakes are beginning to fly, with snow beginning around 9:45 a.m. in areas such as Boone County and coming to downtown Cincinnati just after 10 a.m.
From meteorologist Allison Rogers: “Snow is moving in. When heavy snow and sleet falls, it brings an ice concern.”
Snow has begun to fall in many parts of Greater Cincinnati, including in Boone County, as a winter storm that's expected to bring major impacts enters our area. Latest updates: https://t.co/gnJys3iIqv pic.twitter.com/DTCEUkJr8d
9:15 a.m.: Carroll County, Kentucky – about halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati – is beginning to see snowfall.
Carroll County, KY this morning: pic.twitter.com/uDzhB9qMTw
9 a.m.: Meteorologist Allison Rogers says we’re still on track for a 10 a.m. snow arrival. This afternoon, as the heavier snow moves in, roads will “likely” deteriorate quickly.
Snow starts moving in around 10! Roads likely deteriorate quickly this afternoon as heavy snow moves in. pic.twitter.com/EcG22NKn33
In addition, Gallatin County has joined the list of counties that have declared a Level 1 snow emergency, which will be in effect until further notice. A full list of declared snow emergencies can be seen here.
8:30 a.m.: Crews across Greater Cincinnati are gearing up to deploy and treat roads in preparation for the storm.
In Bellevue, Mayor Charlie Cleeves says it’s all about keeping the streets safe for neighbors. They have four trucks ready to go, with a major focus on hills, as those roads are the most dangerous when slick.
On the other side of the Ohio River, in Madeira, 1,500 gallons of calcium brine and 1,000 tons of salt sit on standby.
Hear from officials in both cities from a report from our Richard Chiles this morning.
Our winter storm continues to move in Sunday and we are under a Winter Storm Warning through Monday night. Travel will become very difficult later today and even near-impossible at times.
Snow will continue to overspread the area into the afternoon. Road temperatures are below freezing so this will stick, especially on untreated surfaces. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible this evening and this is when I expect roads to really go downhill. Visibilities will also be greatly reduced due to the heavy snow.
Some warmer air higher in the atmosphere will nudge in here from the south late Sunday night. This will provide several areas with sleet and freezing rain at times, the most concerning being areas near Owenton, east to portions of Mason and Robertson counties. This is where the freezing rain potential is highest and where we could see some power outages.
We switch back to snow Monday morning, with additional accumulation likely throughout the day. We’ll also be breezy with wind gusts up to 25 mph.
Totals as of now will be highest south of I-70. Five to 8 inches of snow looks possible in portions of Butler, Warren and Clinton counties — as well as Fayette, Franklin, and Union counties in southeast Indiana. Localized higher amounts will be possible with a heavier band of snow that will set up.
South of the Ohio River, 2-4 inches of snow and sleet look possible. Up to 0.25 inches of ice is possible in our southernmost communities. All totals are Sunday and Monday combined.
A cold stretch settles in through the first full week of January. By Wednesday, wind chills will be in the single digits and dip below zero for Thursday morning. This lingers through the rest of the week.
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