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Lexington officials warn of major winter storm; warming center to open
Summary
City emergency management warned of a major winter storm with an 80–90% chance of about 8 inches of snow locally and a 40–50% chance of 15 inches or more; officials urged residents to prepare 96 hours of supplies and announced the Catholic Action Center will open as a warming/triage center.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government warned residents on Jan. 22 that a major winter storm is likely to hit the area beginning Saturday and urged preparation and caution.
Rob Larkin, director of emergency management, told the council the storm is forecast to begin Saturday between about noon and 1 p.m. and run through Sunday, with a high probability of heavy snow. “We’re looking here in Lexington, Fayette County area, 80 to 90% probability of receiving 8 inches of snow,” Larkin said, adding there is a “40 to 50% chance of receiving up to 15 or…
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