Winter Weather Returns To The Mountains
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Updated: 6:23 AM Apr 14, 2008
Winter Weather Returns To The Mountains
The calendar says it's spring, but winter is about to make a short comeback.
Posted: 3:38 PM Apr 13, 2008
Reporter: Dara Rees
Email Address: dara.rees@wymtnews.com
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The calendar says it's spring, but winter is about to make a short comeback. Some areas of Eastern Kentucky are expected to see snow overnight and we could wake up with frost for the first part of the work week.

It was one last blast of winter weather across the Commonwealth Sunday. Not only snow and slick roads, but many areas could see and overnight frost in the next 48 hours.

Parts of Letcher County saw snow Sunday as temperatures dropped into the 30's.

"You get used to the short sleeves and shorts weather, then all of a sudden freezing cold," said Charles Slone.

And those that have to work in wintry weather say it's no fun.

"My hands, they're numb. I'm trying to keep them in my coat so they stay warm," said Casey Brown.

With the cold weather comes the slick roads, even the police say they ran into a few slippery spots while on the clock.

"Well, the roads were slick on our way to several calls, it was sleeting, causing for treacherous road conditions," said Randy Napier with the Hazard Police Department.

Not everyone will see the snow, but many Kentuckians could see frost Monday night. For those people that already have plants blooming, experts say it's best to think ahead.

"If they've got any plants that are in pots, they definitely want to bring those inside, into the garage if they can," said Glenn Williams, Laurel County Agriculture Agent.

Williams also says any plants that can not be brought inside should be covered with some sort of canvas or plastic, anything to prevent the frost from touching the plant.

"Just something to keep the frost off that plant, whatever way you've got of doing that, anything can help," Williams said.

If plants are not protected, Williams says if the frost hits them once, it's probably too late.

Williams says the snow itself will not hurt the plants as long as it does not frost. He says the snow will melt and actually water the outdoor plants.


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Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 15, 2008 at 02:20 AM

we got 36 inches in april back in the 80s april the first. but didnt lay on ground to long
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Posted by: jesse Location: dwarf on Apr 13, 2008 at 10:34 PM

i wonder if we will get any snow or is he just lying i hopw we get just enough to get out of school and to get the four wheelers out yeeee hawww
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Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 13, 2008 at 10:00 PM

I remember the snow I was only 6 years old when it happened.. The bad thing was for me then was it happened while we were on spring break from school...
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