Louisville residents will have to deal with winter weather a few days longer as forecasters with the National Weather Service predict the city may get up to 6 inches of snow Friday, just days after another historic winter weather event shut down businesses and schools across the commonwealth.
The snow and ice has burdened many local institutions, including Jefferson County Public Schools, which cancelled school for a fifth consecutive day Friday, and the Transit Authority of River City, which is running on reduced service through Sunday.
The Louisville Metro Snow Team has worked 24 hours each day since Sunday and continues to do so, Mayor Craig Greenberg said Thursday. Workers spent much of the day replenishing road salt supplies at the city’s four salt domes in preparation for the upcoming snow.
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The Snow Team has additional help Friday after the city enlisted an emergency contractor to help treat and plow main multi-lane roads, Greenberg said.
Check back here for updates throughout the day Friday.
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6 a.m.: Louisville anticipated to receive 3-6 inches of snow
As of Thursday afternoon, Louisville was expected to get 3-6 inches of snow Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Snowfall is expected to begin in Louisville around 6 a.m. Friday and continue until 3 a.m. Saturday, forecasters from the National Weather Service said. Meteorologists had “medium” confidence for the predicted snowfall amounts as of Thursday afternoon, but described their confidence levels as “high” for significant snowfall.
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A winter storm warning took effect for Louisville at 4 a.m. and is active until 7 a.m. Saturday.
Cold temperatures are expected throughout the day, with the high reaching around 29 degrees.
The snow is expected to create some travel impacts, as roads — especially bridges and overpasses — could be slick. The National Weather Service advised people to avoid travel if possible, but to drive with extreme caution if travel is necessary.
Louisville, Kentucky weather forecast
Friday
A 100% chance of snow showers, mainly after 1 p.m. A high near 31 with calm winds. New snowfall amounts of between 1-3 inches are possible.
Friday Night
A 90% chance of snow showers, mainly before 1 a.m. Calm winds become west of around 6 mph after midnight with a low near 23. New snowfall amounts of between 1-2 inches are possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West winds of about 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low near 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low near 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky weather: Storm updates, snow accumulations in Louisville
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