Snow predictions 2024-2025 Kentucky

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Snow predictions 2024-2025 Kentucky

For the 2024-2025 winter season Kentucky can expect above-average snowfall especially during peak cold spells. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac snowfall in the Ohio Valley which includes Kentucky is forecasted to exceed typical levels with the heaviest snow likely in late December January to early February and again in late February to March.

Temperatures are anticipated to be colder than usual especially in February which could intensify snowfall during that period.

The Farmers’ Almanac also predicts a “wet winter whirlwind” indicating frequent rapid-fire storm events that could bring both rain and snow to the region. This aligns with colder than-average temperatures across the central & eastern U.S especially during late January and early February when frigid Arctic air is expected to sweep across Kentucky increasing the chance of snowfall.

While both forecasts highlight increased snowfall and below-average temperatures for parts of Kentucky the exact impacts could vary locally especially between urban and more mountainous areas.

Kentucky winter snow forecast 2024-2025 AccuWeather NOAA

The winter 2024-2025 forecast for Kentucky suggests a mix of colder-than-average temperatures and above-normal snowfall especially during peak months like late December late January to early February and late February. Here’s what the leading sources are predicting:

AccuWeather

AccuWeather indicates that an El Niño winter will bring above-average snowfall across parts of the Ohio Valley including Kentucky. This could lead to more frequent and intense snowfalls especially from mid to late winter.

Old Farmer’s Almanac

The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasts a colder winter than usual across the Ohio Valley region with significant snowfall expected. The heaviest snowfalls for Kentucky are likely in late December late January to early February and mid-March aligning with the Almanac’s national trend of a snowier winter for southern and central states.

NOAA’s

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center suggests a high probability of wetter-than-average conditions for the southern U.S. including parts of Kentucky which paired with the cooler-than-normal temperatures expected in the Ohio Valley could lead to enhanced snowfall. Although NOAA doesn’t project exact snow accumulation the precipitation pattern aligns with increased winter storm potential for the region.

Kentucky snow prediction month by month 2024-2025

Here’s a month-by-month snow prediction for Kentucky for the winter of 2024-2025 based on outlooks from The Old Farmer’s Almanac the Farmers’ Almanac and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center.

December 2024

Overview: Expect mild to moderate snowfall primarily concentrated in late December. Temperatures will fluctuate with some colder days likely to bring light snow across the state.

Snowfall Amount: Snowfall is expected to be light to moderate around 1–3 inches total across central Kentucky with more in elevated regions.

January 2025

Overview: January could bring increased snowfall with the coldest air moving through late in the month. According to the Farmers’ Almanac a series of quick winter storms may deliver snow and mixed precipitation throughout the Ohio Valley region.

Snowfall Amount: Snowfall could accumulate to around 4–6 inches with localized heavier totals if temperatures remain low during storm events.

February 2025

Overview: This is predicted to be the coldest and potentially snowiest month. Late January into early February is expected to have the heaviest snow events especially in northern Kentucky.

Snowfall Amount: Snowfall may reach 5–8 inches particularly in the northern and central areas. Some southern areas might see slightly less due to warmer temperatures.

March 2025

Overview: March typically brings a gradual warming trend but early March may still see one or two snowy days especially in hilly or mountainous areas. The snowiest period is likely early in the month.

Snowfall Amount: Snow will taper off with possible light snowfalls of 1–2 inches in early March decreasing as the month progresses.

Top 10 Record-Breaking Snowfalls in Kentucky History

Here’s a table of Kentucky’s top 10 snowfall records detailing each significant snowfall event by year & total snowfall amount:

Rank	Date	Location	Snowfall (inches)
1	January 1994	Jefferson County	30.0
2	March 1960	Pike County	26.0
3	February 1998	Laurel County	24.0
4	January 1978	Eastern Kentucky	22.0
5	March 1968	Floyd County	20.0
6	February 2015	Central Kentucky	18.5
7	January 1963	Western Kentucky	18.0
8	December 2004	Fayette County	17.5
9	January 1985	Madison County	16.0
10	February 2021	Louisville	15.5

Kentucky’s Last 10 Years of Notable Snowfall Events

Here’s a list of notable snowfall events over the last 10 years:

2023 (January) – Lexington received 8.2 inches in a widespread snowfall across Central Kentucky.
2022 (February) – Louisville recorded 7.5 inches from a winter storm affecting the entire state.
2021 (February) – Louisville saw 10.5 inches due to a significant winter storm system.
2020 (December) – Lexington had 6.3 inches in an early-season snowfall covering Central Kentucky.
2019 (January) – experienced 5.8 inches from a brief but intense snowfall in the Appalachian region.
2018 (March) – Frankfort received 4.9 inches in a late-winter storm affecting multiple areas.
2017 (December) – Bowling Green had 3.5 inches in a light to moderate snowfall across the state.
2016 (January) – Louisville recorded 7.1 inches from a snowstorm impacting central and northern areas.
2015 (February) – experienced a record-breaking 17.1 inches in a major snowstorm.
2014 (February) – saw 5.2 inches due to a winter storm in western parts of the state.

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