LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The second round of a winter storm is hitting the Louisville area Monday afternoon. While most areas saw a significant amount of snowfall overnight, the weather didn't cause many traffic issues during the morning commute.
According to MetroSafe, more crashes are being reported as the wintry mix falls throughout Kentuckiana. Road conditions in Southern Indiana are similar, with one crash in Orange County killed two people: 15-year-old Kyndell Bailey and 16-year-old Jocelyn Phillips.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said all interstates in Jefferson County were treated first. There are a couple of trouble spots to look out for: I-64 by the riverfront, I-64 at 9th Street and the I-71/I-264 splits. Roadways are currently in "fair" condition.
Crews with the Louisville Metro Snow Team and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet worked through the night to clear roads and salt areas with the most traffic. All of the Metro snow crews are out working 12 hours shifts to combat the weather.
4 p.m.
As snow and sleet continue to fall throughout the area, MetroSafe has reported 14 crashes in two hours. Officials said multiple crashes have taken place on I-265, I-264, I-64 and I-65.
Two crashes did result in injuries: one at National Turnpike and another at I-265 South and Bardstown Road.
3 p.m.
Rumpke has announced additional delays due to inclement weather in the area. While teams were out early to get to as many customers as possible, Rumpke announced that road conditions were too hazardous to get to everyone.
Because more snow and ice is on the way, Rumpke said additional delays might be possible. For more information, visit Rumpke's website.
1 p.m.
Louisville Metro officials asked residents to stay off the roads as crews continue to work 12 hour shifts to combat snow and sleet this afternoon.
The worst is expected before evening rush hour, and Sal Melendez with Public Works said crews are discussing working in tandem to clear major roadways faster. Some parts of the area are expected to get 1-2 inches an hour, meaning constant cleanup.
8 a.m.
MetroSafe said there was were very few incidents since 6 a.m. and the snow had a minimal impact on the commute. If more incidents occur, they will begin sending out regular updates.
According to TRIMARC, the only issue on the interstates is an abandoned vehicle on I-64E near Hurstbourne Parkway.
While most main roads have been cleared, there is always the possibility of slick spots, especially with temperatures staying below-freezing.
7 a.m.
Still no major changes or crashes on the interstates. Most major roads are clear, but some may have some slush and slick spots, especially on the shoulders and sidewalks.
Side and neighborhood roads are still the main concern and drivers should use caution as they travel Monday morning.
6:30 a.m.
Traffic is moving slowly, but the good news is that there aren't many crashes to report so far and traffic is moving. There are a lot of clear spots, particularly on the interstates, and there isn't ice like we had last week.
Plows are still out laying salt and getting the slush out of the roads, but there could still be slick spots and caution is still advised.
6 a.m.
Meteorologist Kaitlynn Fish said there is some limited visibility on the roadways as snow continues to fall across metro Louisville.
Snow on the roads is creating some slick spots. There are a couple of crashes on the interstates - I-264W at Southern Parkway and in Indiana on I-65N near Veterans Parkway.
Interstate speeds are still between medium and slow conditions.
Indiana State Police Sgt. Carey Huls said they were working on a few incidents in Sellersburg, including a crash and a slide-off.
The main concern continues to be side roads and areas that have not been treated or plowed. Continue to use caution and avoid travel if you can.
5:30 a.m.
No change on the Louisville Metro Snow map from 5 a.m. and TRIMARC is still reporting no major crashes on the interstate.
Jordan Yuodis from the Louisville Fire Department said the roads he's seen are slick and covered in snow. He, like many other officials, are urging people to stay home Monday morning.
Rob Harris said the snow has almost stopped in Clarksville, Ind. Crews are using the reprieve to clear the roads before heavier snow comes later in the day.
5 a.m.
Light snow is continuing to fall across the area. The Louisville Metro Snow map still shows that roads on the snow route have been salted, but not plowed.
Most of the interstates are mostly wet with some snow sticking on the shoulders. Traffic is moving very slow. Side and neighborhood roads are likely very slick as well, especially if they haven't been treated.
TRIMARC is not reporting any crashes on the interstate, but there is a crash on Westport Road at Chamberlain Lane that could cause some delays.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said road conditions across the state are deteriorating and travel should be avoided, if possible.
In southern Indiana, Rob Harris said he has seen snowplows working on the main roads in Clarksville, but side roads are still snow-covered and could be very slick, especially because there may still be ice underneath that snow from last week's winter weather.
He also said side roads in New Albany are slick and that if your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you'll likely need it to get out of your neighborhood.
4:30 a.m.
According to the Louisville Metro Snow Team map, all roads in the Louisville snow route have been salted. One area south of Valley Station in southwest Louisville was "in progress." The map does not show that any areas have been plowed.
Brooke Hasch was on the roads early this morning and said the only clear pavement on I-64W was between Cannons Lane and downtown Louisville. Anything east of that was covered in snow and lane markings were hard to see.
TRIMARC is reporting one crash in the median on I-65S near I-265. (Cleared at 4:45 a.m.)
Interstate speeds are medium to slow.
This article will be updated every half hour during the Monday morning commute.
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While officials are urging people to stay off the roads if they can, crews across the state have been hard at work to make sure the Monday morning commute is safe.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the city has 35,000 tons of salt for the season so the Metro Snow Team has plenty of resources on-hand to handle this storm. You can see which roads have and have not been treated using this map.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews plan to concentrate on maintaining mobility on interstates, parkways and highly traveled routes.
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