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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Precipitation has tapered to a mix of freezing drizzle and flurries. However, power outages continue and new outages are possible. Trees and tree limbs continue to fall and numerous roads are blocked and many roads remain icy and untreated. Travel this morning will be difficult to nearly impossible in many areas. See further details below:


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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Jackson KY
320 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

KYZ087-117-221700-
/O.EXA.KJKL.WW.Y.0007.260222T1600Z-260223T2300Z/
Bell-Leslie-
Including the cities of Pineville, Middlesboro, and Hyden
320 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Bell and Leslie Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and
evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts as high as 20 to 30 mph in the
heavier snow showers, combined with the falling snow may cause
sudden visibility reductions, mainly during the daytime hours
today and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.

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KYZ088-110-113-115-118>120-221700-
/O.CON.KJKL.WW.Y.0007.260222T1600Z-260223T2300Z/
Harlan-Floyd-Knott-Perry-Letcher-Martin-Pike-
Including the cities of Prestonsburg, Coal Run, Hazard, Hindman,
Harlan, Whitesburg, Inez, South Williamson, Elkhorn City,
Jenkins, Pikeville, Cumberland, Wheelwright, and Pippa Passes
320 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Rounds of snow showers are expected, resulting in event
total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches for most locations, with
locally higher amounts possible. Accumulations up to 5 inches are
possible above 3000 feet elevation.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Kentucky.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significant
differences in road conditions at times. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts as high as 20 to 30 mph in the
heavier snow showers, combined with the falling snow may cause
sudden visibility reductions, mainly during the daytime hours
today and Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for Kentucky can be found by visiting https://goky.ky.gov.

&&

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GREIF