Forecasts have predicted that today’s snowstorm (February 16, 2015) will rival Lexington’s 1994 snow event that crippled the city.
As in 1994, today’s snowfall is expected to be followed by frigid temps through the end of the week (Thursday’s forecast high is 8 degrees in Lexington).
On Monday, Lexington mayor Jim Gray (along with the National Weather Service) has recommended limiting all non-essential travel. Albert Miller, director of streets and roads, reminded travelers that “salt is not as effective in bitter cold temperatures.”
Lexington Police Chief Mark Barnard has brought in extra crews and has units available to transport hospital and emergency personnel if needed, to work with people who are at risk, and to address traffic concerns, including covering the interstates.
City officials remind everyone to check on their neighbors, particularly the elderly and those who live alone, or who have special needs. Bring pets inside.
For state roadway conditions, call 511 for updates.
Area closings on Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Lexington include:
The Fayette Circuit Court, Fayette Clerk Driver’s License Offices, Fayette District Court, and Fayette Family court are all closed.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offices are closed.
LexTran buses/routes are operating on SNOWPLAN and will service only those stops marked with snowflakes.
University of Kentucky has cancelled classes. Only Plan B (essential) employees are reporting to work at UK.
Transylvania University is closed.
All classes and programs at the YMCA of Central Kentucky are closed.
In Frankfort, the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives will not convene on Tuesday, February 17.
Local businesses that have announced snowstorm closings today, February 17, 2015:
Appliance Pro on 2320 Fortune Drive is closed.
Bluegrass Dentistry on 3475 Richmond Road is closed.
Bluegrass Dermatology on 3475 Richmond Road is closed.
Bluegrass Family Consultants on 501 Darby Creek Road is closed.
Bluegrass Health Psychology on 2560 Richmond Road is closed.
Bluegrass Orthodontics on 2517 Sir Barton Way is closed.
Burke Furniture on 2950 Richmond Road is closed.
Central Kentucky Gastroenterology on 3225 Summit Square Place is closed.
Delomas Interventional Pain on 141 North Eagle Creek is closed.
Hair Institute of Lexington on 1795 Alysheba Way is closed.
Kentucky Ear Nose & Throat on 230 Fountain Court is closed.
Kentucky Surgery Center on 240 Fountain Court is closed.
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries on 1800 Alysheba Way is closed.
Lexington Clinic on 120 North Eagle Creek Drive is closed.
Lexington Diabetic Center on 3932 Eagle View Lane is closed.
Lexington Foot & Ankle Center on 3292 Eagle View Lane is closed.
Men’s Warehouse in Hamburg is closed.
Monkey Joe’s on 1850 Bryant Road is closed.
Pearson Justice Dental on 3285 Blazer Pkwy is closed.
Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg is closed.
Pieratt’s of Lexington on 2395 Palumbo Drive is closed.
Posh Salon & Spa on 2573 Richmond Road is closed.
Triple Crown Chiropractic & Wellness on 1795 Alysheba Way is closed.
The UK Federal Credit Union in Hamburg is closed on Tuesday.
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Meanwhile, make sure all your devices are charged. While today’s snow is light and powdery (unlike 1994’s heavy wet snow that downed the power lines), you can’t be too careful.
If you must drive, buckle up for safety, and make sure you have plenty of gas.
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