Kentucky governor declares state of emergency ahead of winter storm

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 296

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Ahead of a winter storm that could leave large swaths of Kentucky under 7 to13 inches of snow, Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency.

The National Weather Service also predicts ice accumulations of a little less than half an inch for southern Indiana and central Kentucky that could lead to power outages and tree damage.

During the storm, which is forecast to hit overnight Friday and last through the …

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