Roads in Grayson County remain covered in snow and a thick layer of ice, leaving travel either extremely hazardous or nearly impossible in some areas.
The highest temperature forecast over the next week is 29 degrees on Tuesday and Thursday, with lows in the single digits on Monday through Wednesday and Friday through Sunday. Expect travel to remain perilous at best.
The Leitchfield Police Department says:
“Please stay home unless it is an emergency. Road crews are working and we will see improvements but just as predicted these conditions are rough and will continue to be for quite some time. Stay home, stay warm.”
Government/school closings
Grayson County Schools will be closed until at least Wednesday. Each day is a traditional snow day, with a makeup day scheduled for February 16.
St. Paul Catholic School is closed until at least Wednesday. NTI Days each day.
Grayson County Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Monday.
Grayson County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Monday.
Grayson County Judicial Center will be closed on Monday.
Leitchfield City Hall is slated to be open on Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
To see business and other closings at K105.com click here.
Warming centers
As of early Monday morning, there were no power outages in Grayson County, but there are multiple warming centers open, according to Grayson County Emergency Management:
- The East Grayson Fire Department at 165 Woolridge Street in Big Clifty.
- The County Government Building at 130 East Market Street in Leitchfield.
- The Old Caneyville School (will open as needed).
- Rough River Dam State Park at 450 Lodge Road in Falls of Rough.
Send K105 your snow/ice photos
Anyone with photos of the snow and ice are encouraged to email pictures to news@k105.com.
(Photo: Snow- and ice-covered Sunbeam Road)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
