Weather

Hazardous driving conditions prompted several agencies to close or reschedule activities.

As the region awaits the next wave of snow, several agencies and businesses will remain closed Wednesday because of hazardous driving conditions created by snow and ice at the start of the week.

There was enough accumulation to create hazardous driving conditions that will still affect Hopkinsville on Tuesday.

Officials warned residents they shouldn't try to travel, and the Salvation Army prepared to offer shelter to people needing a warm place during the storm.

The National Weather Service at Paducah said the region will see 6 to 12 inches of snow, and conditions could cause drifting.

Western Kentucky could see 5 to 9 inches of snow accumulation starting Sunday, the National Weather Service reported. A second storm could produce more accumulation mid-week.

Thursday's forecast included an 80% chance of sleet, rain and freezing rain, but the National Weather Service said little or no additional ice accumulation was expected.

The National Weather Service warned travel will likely be treacherous.

The Christian County Health Department is offering two other days to get the vaccine.

The winter storm watch previously issued by the National Weather Service was upgraded Tuesday to an ice storm warning.

Overnight lows will be below or near freezing every night through the weekend.

Some afternoon storms could be severe and produce large hail and damaging winds.