By Dustin Vogt
Published: Dec. 22, 2022 at 3:12 PM EST|Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:24 PM EST
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - WAVE News is providing the latest up-to-date information as it comes in on an arctic front heading into our area.
Keep refreshing this page for continued updates from WAVE News reporters and the WAVE Storm Tracking Team:
Friday, Dec. 23, 2022
Attention #LouMedia. Some numbers into our office since the snow ❄️started in #Louisville. Friday early afternoon. From 1130am to 430pm we worked 1 stranded motorist, 1 injury & 1 non-injury collisions and 1 hit & run. We will update information when it becomes available. #LMPD
— LMPD (@LMPD) December 23, 2022
1:01PM: The Wind Chill Warning has been replaced by a Wind Chill Advisory. Wind chills have eased above -25° (still not good) and will continue to very slowly improve through the Christmas weekend. Stay inside and stay warm! #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/YdYVlXTemR
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
12 p.m. - Mayor Fischer held a Louisville Metro winter storm update
10 a.m. - Gov. Beshear gave an update on the commonwealth’s winter weather update
@KevinHarned and @TawanaAndrew are live on WAVE Weather Now answering your questions on the winter storm https://t.co/vW6eW2HipS pic.twitter.com/PHaSgJfNre
— WAVE (@wave3news) December 23, 2022
Here's the current radar in the #Louisville area. Full forecast here ---> https://t.co/WzfoqYXBTv #WAVEWeather pic.twitter.com/W0Is7wYqNK
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
River Fog from the "warmer" water of the Ohio River is a beautiful sight this morning. The air temperature is -4°. The current water temperature 42°! pic.twitter.com/qz21xV7OAe
— Kevin Harned (@KevinHarned) December 23, 2022
7:50 a.m. -
7:30 a.m. - Metro Snow Team treats more than 2,500 miles of roadways overnight, making another pass on Friday morning
My word to describe today's forecast: disrespectful.
— Tawana Andrew WAVE (@TawanaAndrew) December 23, 2022
Here are our wind chills as of 7:20 AM. pic.twitter.com/dduRBd1oaP
Good morning! Here are your out-the-door temps around WAVE Country. Catch the forecast now on #WAVENews Sunrise!#WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/k10FfE5wqK
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
6 a.m. - Gov. Andy Beshear will give an update on the statewide response to the winter storm impacting Kentuckians. Watch the briefing by clicking or tapping here when it starts at 10 a.m.
Y'all its cold!!!!
— Tawana Andrew WAVE (@TawanaAndrew) December 23, 2022
We'll see actual highs between 0° and 5° this afternoon but it will feel like closer to -20° to -25°. pic.twitter.com/swkAM5a9z9
Roads in Downtown Louisville are icy with a layer of snow on top. We’re only driving 20-25 mph right now. Be careful out there if you have to get to work this morning!! #wavenews #waveweather pic.twitter.com/9xrr01h5l3
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 23, 2022
4:15 a.m. - LMPD updates its overnight crash totals, more than 20 crashes reported
Wind Chill Advisory issued for the shaded counties below until 12/24 1:00PM EST. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/CvyNDmUvvM
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
Check out the 24 hour temperature difference. We're now at 3° at 2A... we were 39° warmer at this time last yesterday. That's what an Arctic front will do! Burrrrr! pic.twitter.com/MCuLfYJQkq
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
SNOWFALL REPORTS (as of midnight)
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022
Louisville NWS - 2.0"
Lexington - 0.8"
Elkhorn (Franklin Co., KY) - 2.0"
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 23, 2022Our traffic map on #WAVEWeather Now is lit up like a Christmas Tree as snow continues to move through.
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/BjdDrSR1VO
Stay safe and warm! pic.twitter.com/jjibfFuP1n
12:10 a.m. - Multiple crashes have been reported in the Louisville area during winter storms
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022
11:10 p.m. - Organizations working together to shelter the homeless in freezing weather
Conditions right now in downtown Louisville pic.twitter.com/pjRw60lts4
— Marc Wilson (@marc_wilson21) December 23, 2022
10:40 p.m. - LMPD investigating death of man found outside, MetroSafe initially reported death as cold exposure
Downtown Louisville getting hit now @WAVE3Weather pic.twitter.com/8xpDU1vvC5
— Marc Wilson (@marc_wilson21) December 23, 2022
10:10 p.m. - TARC activates winter weather detours
9:50 p.m. - Do you have winter weather pics or videos? Send them in by clicking or tapping here!
9:10 p.m. - LMPD reducing crash response during winter storm
@KevinHarned and @RyanHokeWAVE3 are covering winter weather updates live on WAVE Weather Now! https://t.co/dJ7YSfE6Jf pic.twitter.com/npmN72VEWY
— WAVE (@wave3news) December 23, 2022
It's not the snow and cold that gets you, it's the wind. But we're prepared! @marc_wilson21 pic.twitter.com/XrG15n0gpT
— David Ochoa (@DavidOchoaTV) December 23, 2022
8:15 p.m. - Some businesses are working through the winter storm
NOW: Snow starting and wind whipping in Corydon, IN pic.twitter.com/9hhp4nlWxZ
— Marc Wilson (@marc_wilson21) December 23, 2022
— David Ochoa (@DavidOchoaTV) December 23, 2022
On our way to Corydon. Wind is really starting to pick up, but we haven't hit snow yet. The stormtracker is telling us it's 30 degrees outside. #WAVEweather #WAVEnews pic.twitter.com/cXk3kPL1JE
— David Ochoa (@DavidOchoaTV) December 23, 2022
7:00 p.m. - Tips to protect your car and home from freezing temperatures
Out and about in the WAVE StormTracker tonight with @DavidOchoaTV. We’ll be following this system closely stay safe out there! pic.twitter.com/P7EmpdJsur
— Marc Wilson (@marc_wilson21) December 22, 2022
6:00 p.m. - KYTC ‘Snowfighters’ prepare for duty and road treatment in Kentucky
4:47PM: The Storm Prediction Center is concerned about snow squall potential in our area this evening. These gusty bursts of snow embedded in the main snow band can make visibility dangerously low for drivers. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/DFRm754U17
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
@marc_wilson21 and I will be in the storm tracker tonight bringing you the latest sights and sounds from tonight's storm. #WAVEweather #WAVEnews pic.twitter.com/pGPNTLVJeL
— David Ochoa (@DavidOchoaTV) December 22, 2022
4:35PM: Here it comes. The Arctic cold front is now on our doorstep. A temperature crash, flash freeze potential, 4-5 hours of snow, and extreme cold are all about to happen. Travel conditions will deteriorate quickly between 6-8PM. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/5PMKQWoinN
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022***LATEST WINTER STORM INFO***
Slight snow adjustments, lower wind chills
LIVE updates on #WAVEWeather Now:https://t.co/BjdDrT8Dko pic.twitter.com/8gmEMY2nJz
Winter Storm Warning issued for the shaded counties below until 12/23 1:00PM EST. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/y3bZrPaKuK
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
12:30 p.m. - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear urges state drivers to stay off the roadways ahead of the winter storm
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 22, 2022Jody Meiman from Emergency Services is telling people to sign up for LENSAlert:
Text “LENSALERT” to 67283 for weather alerts, safety info, critical information for first responders, travel advisories.
Here's the current radar in the #Louisville area. Full forecast here ---> https://t.co/WzfoqYXBTv #WAVEWeather pic.twitter.com/00l8g8Slp3
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
The NWS lays out the risk of hypothermia pic.twitter.com/mClZUtvJOK
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 22, 2022
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 22, 2022Major Bobby Cooper from Louisville Fire is up next:
He said they always see an increase in fires during this time of the year because people are burning candles or cooking. Now this brutal cold adds to the risk as people are using space heaters.
Operation White Flag is in effect to get people inside. Several other shelters will be open through the weekend. pic.twitter.com/hgnc7C9Eod
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 22, 2022
8:30 a.m. - Louisville Metro Mayor Greg Fischer and city officials provided an update this morning on how the city is preparing for the arctic front.
Mayor Fischer and city leaders are about to give an update on incoming winter weather. Watch live here: https://t.co/73kywJgfTZ pic.twitter.com/9XlWFQjoFC
— Olivia Russell (@ORussellNews) December 22, 2022
Good morning! Here are your out-the-door temps around WAVE Country. Catch the forecast now on #WAVENews Sunrise!#WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/JYMfWb5RRT
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
Wind Chill Warning issued for the shaded counties below until 12/23 1:00PM EST. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/Wh9hayKwoh
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
Winter Weather Advisory issued for the shaded counties below until 12/23 1:00PM EST. #WAVEWeather app: https://t.co/lIqVvUm6do pic.twitter.com/FPLmMmNfsA
— WAVE Weather (@WAVE3Weather) December 22, 2022
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