Local and State Transportation Crews are working to stay on top of road conditions that are expected to deteriorate as colder temperatures move into the region this afternoon.
Christian County Emergency Manager Randy Graham says he has received a report of some trees down near Dawson Springs due to ice that is forming. He adds roads condition remain wet at this time, but will likely change as the day progresses.
Trigg County Emergency Management Director David Bryant says roads in the city and county are mostly wet. Some roads may begin to see some slicks spots as the afternoon progresses.
Neither county reports opening any type of shelter as of this time.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District One spokesman Keith Todd says state road crews are continuing to monitor road conditions and treat priority A routes. He adds people heeded the warning of officials and stayed off the roads through the overnight hours, with very few slide-off accidents reported in the region. Todd says crews are continuing to do what they can to keep traffic flowing.
click to download audioTodd says state road crews and contract crews are alternating shifts to work to keep the roads clear. He adds more rain and less drizzle overnight helped slow the formation of ice on trees in some parts of Western Kentucky, with sleet also falling in other portions of the district.
click to download audioMeanwhile, some power outages are being reported in Caldwell County. Emergency Manager Joey McCaslin says crews are working to restore power to one section of the county.
click to download audioLyon County Sheriff Brent White says that the county is receiving freezing rain this afternoon.
click to download audioSheriff White adds they have had some traffic problems on Interstate 24 through Lyon County.
click to download audioWhite says about 30 customers in Lyon County are without power this afternoon, with crews working to restore that power.
