FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) - Gov. Andy Beshear is hosting another Team Kentucky news conference with an update on response to Winter Storm Blair. You can watch the briefing here: State leaders expressed optimism while urging caution in a briefing Monday.

After declaring a state of emergency on Saturday ahead of Winter Storm Blair, Governor Andy Beshear provided an update on the state’s ongoing emergency response. Gov. Beshear has urged people to stay off roadways – especially Monday – to give transportation and utility workers the best opportunity to clear roads and restore power

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm system expected to begin Sunday. The storm is said to bring in snow, freezing rain, ice and arctic temperatures. Officials say the storm could cause widespread power outages and the freezing temperatures will persist throughout the week.

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Jan. 4, 2025 and activated the Kentucky National Guard as the state faces snow and ice followed by bitter low temperatures.

The Commonwealth is officially under a state of emergency as a severe winter storm approaches. On Saturday, Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency in preparation for snow, freezing rain, ice, and “arctic temperatures” expected to begin on Sunday.