❄️ FIRST SNOW OF THE SEASON COULD BRING UP TO 2 INCHES TO EASTERN KENTUCKY MOUNTAINTOPS
Appalachia Insider · November 12, 2026
Eastern Kentucky could see its first accumulating snowfall of the season Friday and Friday night, primarily in the highest elevations of Harlan and Letcher counties.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, rain will dominate in valleys, while higher elevations could see snow.
🌨️ EXPECTED ACCUMULATIONS:
• Above 2,500 feet: A dusting to half an inch possible.
• Above 3,500 feet: Localized totals of 1–2 inches possible, particularly near Big Black Mountain.
• Lower elevations: Mostly rain, although some ridgetops could see a light dusting Friday night.
Significant snowfall impacts are not expected across most of Eastern Kentucky.
Source: US National Weather Service Jackson Kentucky
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