And speaking of which, snow has already arrived in some parts of Kentucky and we expect continued bitter cold over the next few days.

It's more than just unpleasant.

It can also be downright dangerous.

Around 1230 Eastern time this afternoon, Governor Andy Beshear and Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray talked about what to expect and how the state is preparing for it.

As we talked about, you know, just buckle up for pretty much now through the end of February, we are seeing system after system after system come in.

The toughest part of it is going to be in southern Kentucky, especially the closer you are to the Tennessee border, that is going to get freezing rain as you go further north because it's going to be just a little bit warmer.

What we're seeing is likely snow.

So we're going to have one round that that goes through pretty much from now in western Kentucky through the rush hour time period a little later than that.

And then late tonight, another chance for snow.

What what what we're seeing right now is a winter weather advisory for just about all of Kentucky from noon Eastern today to 7 p.m. Eastern on Friday.

As the governor mentioned, we're experiencing we are expecting a wintry mix with possible freezing rain to begin today, this afternoon, early evening, and continue into Friday morning.

That will be followed by subzero temperatures over the weekend.

And of course, when temperatures drop to these levels, our treatment chemicals aren't as fast acting and of course, you cannot plow ice.

So the good thing is there's a coating of salt and calcium chloride on routes that were pretreated during our last round.

We have to work that much harder, though, to keep priority routes open like the interstates and the parkways.

Before, as the governor mentioned before, we move to the other to the other routes.

But you can be assured that our crews are working tirelessly to keep traffic moving and will be.

And Lexington Mayor Linda Gordon urge people to stay off the roads, take care of themselves, and watch out for others.

It's important that we look out for one another.

Be ready to lend a helping hand.

Check on your neighbors, particularly if you have elderly neighbors or those who may need help protect your pets from these bitter cold temperatures.

Good advice.

Crews are treating Lexington roads with a brine and beet mixture known as beet heat that helps salt work at lower temperatures like we'll be experiencing.