Kentucky Weather Summary--2006: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period May 1 to 7, 2006 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: For the first full week of May, rainfall was quite variable with most locations receiving at least 3 days of measurable amounts ...and some western areas receiving rainfall 6 out of 7 days (ie., Paducah). For the remainder of the state, most locations were dry on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Mid-week was very warm with temperatures in the mid 70's to low 80's... with both ends of the period closer to normal temperatures. The western section of the state was considerably wetter than the remainder of the Commonwealth. Temperatures for the week averaged 63 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.57 inches, Central 0.77 inches, Bluegrass 0.64 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was +0.46, -0.34, -0.39 and -0.66 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at Huntington to a high of 3.12 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period April 24 to April 30, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall: A low pressure system and associated cold front provided showers and scattered thunderstorms for the Commonwealth for the first few days of the work week along with temperatures in the 70's. After passage of the cold front, cooler temperatures in the upper 50's and low 60's and drier weather dominated the Bluegrass state. Mild temperatures returned by Friday and the weekend with a slow, soaking rain on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature near normal normal in the West to near normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid to upper 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.88 inches statewide which was 0.10 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.11 inches, Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.93 inches and East 0.46 inches, which was +0.04, +0.02, -0.01 and -0.46 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.55 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period April 17 to 23, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: Showers and thunderstorms were frequent over the past 7 days as an upper-level low pressure system stalled near the Ohio Valley. Most locations recorded dry days on Tuesday and during most of the weekend. Very mild temperatures were the rule last week. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70s to low 80s... and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 40s. Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 55 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.47 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.03 inches, Central 1.86 inches, Bluegrass 1.67 inches and East 1.31 inches, which was -0.05, +0.85, +0.73 and +0.39 inches respectively from normal. Louisville received the greatest weekly rainfall total of 4.70 inches...however, most of southern Kentucky received 2 to 3 inches over the entire area. Very few weather stations reported less than an inch of rainfall for the week..(ie. Paducah, 0.64"). --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period April 10 to 16, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Several days with temperatures near and exceeding 80 degrees with above normal temperatures the entire week. Less active week for severe weather in Kentucky but storms were in the Ohio Valley during the latter half of the week. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.82 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches and East 0.16 inches, which was 1.03, 0.90, 0.60 and 0.76 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.13 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period April 3 to 9, 2006 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: The first half of the work week was dry and cool. Severe storms moved into western Kentucky on Thursday as a extensive low pressure system approached from the central plains...and redeveloped on Friday for the entire state as the low moved into and thru the Commonwealth. Tornadoes were reported near Louisville, Spencer county and Lawrenceburg in Anderson county. Saturday was cool and dry with warmer temperatures on Sunday. This was the first week in the past four weeks with above normal rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 63 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.26 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 1.55 inches, Bluegrass 1.66 inches and East 1.24 inches, which was -0.45, +0.54, +0.72 and +0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 2.67 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 27 to April 2, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The work week started off dry and cool. On Tuesday, a low pressure system moved across the state with light rainfall. Dry, warm conditions occurred Wednesday and Thurday. Showers and thunderstorms moved thru the Commonwealth on Friday and Sunday. Severe weather occurred with Sunday's storms. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid to upper 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.51 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.44 inches, Central 0.49 inches, Bluegrass 0.80 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was 0.67, 0.55, 0.18 and 0.64 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.37 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 20 to 26, 2006 Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: A low pressure system passed south of the Commonwealth at the start of the work week which provided light snow for the northern half and light rain mixed for sleet for the remainder of the state. High pressure took control at mid-week which provided colder, drier weather throught Friday. An upper- level trough over the eastern Carolina's on Saturday brought clouds and mixed precipitation over the eastern half of Kentucky thru the afternoon hours. Sunday had drier conditions with some sunshine. The latest Palmer Drought Index indicated eastern Kentucky had returned to Moderate hydrologic drought with the remainder of the state closer to normal hydrologic moisture conditions. This is the first week to average well below normal temperatures in the past 4 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 18 degrees below normal in the West to 13 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was 0.56 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.76 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.27 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was 0.36, 0.49, 0.72 and 0.65 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.33 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 13 to 19, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The work week started off wet and very mild with temperatures in the 70's. Heavy rainfall from the previous weekend's storms lingered into Monday. The remainder of the week was mostly dry. Temperatures, on the other hand, cooled into Wednesday. Thursday was another very mild day across the Commonwealth with temperatures in the 60's. Friday through the weekend received cooler temperatures, closer to seasonal normal. Both Saturday and Sunday mornings low temperatures in the 20's were the coolest of the previous 7 days. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees abvoe normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.34 inches, Central 0.90 inches, Bluegrass 0.83 inches and East 0.87 inches, which was 0.79, 0.16, 0.17 and 0.09 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 1.51 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 6 to 12, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: A very mild and wet week with severe thunderstorms moving thru the Bluegrass state. Rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches along and south of the Ohio River from Paducah to Covington. As such, flooding was reported in northern sections of the Commonwealth. The southern tier of counties along the TN/KY border reported one inch or less. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 70's with Paducah and Bowling Green reporting 80 degrees on Sunday. Extreme low temperatures were in the mid to upper 20's. Temperatures for the past week averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.61 inches statewide which was 1.58 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 4.30 inches, Central 2.59 inches, Bluegrass 2.67 inches and East 0.88 inches, which was +3.18, +1.53, +1.68 and -0.08 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.26 inches at Quicksand to a high of 7.06 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 27 to March 5, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: It was the fourth week straight with below normal rainfall. The work week started with seasonal temperatures but by Wednesday temperatures soared into the low to mid 70s. Slightly below seasonal temperatures rounded out the weekend. Very light rainfall occurred later on Sunday. It was the first week with temperatures averaging above normal in the past four weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70s and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens. Saturday was the coolest morning. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 0.97 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.01 inches, which was 1.05, 1.01, 0.88 and 0.93 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 0.11 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 20 to 26, 2006 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: It was dry week. Light rainfall occurred on Monday (Feb 20) and Wednesday (Feb 22) in mostly the southern 2/3's of the state. Daily temperatures started off cold but warmed into the 50s and low 60s by Thursday. Mild temperatures continued until a cold front moved through the Commonwealth on Saturday, allowing a return to cold conditions on Sunday. Last Saturday (Feb 25) was the first time in 4 weeks with no snowfall or snowcover on Saturday across the state. Last week was also the 3rd consecutive week with both temperatures averaging below normal and precip averaging below normal. Temperatures for the previous 7 days averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 60s and extreme low temperatures were in the low teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.17 inches statewide which was 0.71 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.11 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.11 inches and East 0.19 inches, which was 0.83, 0.69, 0.65 and 0.67 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Covington to a high of 0.74 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 13 to 19, 2006 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation: Similar to the previous week, Kentucky's weather repeated itself: seasonal temperatures during the workweek, bitter cold air over the weekend with a winter storm kissing the Commonwealth with 1 to 3 inches of snow north ...3 to 5 inches south. But not enough liquid equvalnent precipitation to move into above normal precip category. Bitter cold air blew into the state over the weekend with extreme low temperatures into the single digits by Sunday morning...and wind chill temperatures below zero. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 60's and low 70's on Wednesday and Thursday. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 45 in the West to 45 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.54 inches, Central 0.66 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was -0.41, -0.29, -0.18 and -0.52 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at Huntington to a high of 0.78 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 6 to 12, 2006 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: A major shift in the weather pattern occurred during the past week...from the very mild, wet weather experienced in the past January in the Commonwealth ...to winter temperatures and below normal precipitation...but an increase in snow events. For most of the workweek, mostly dry conditions occurred across the Bluegrass state. A low pressure system moved south of the state starting on Friday providing snow to the state through the weekend. Snowfall totals were light in the west with 1 to 3 inches, 3 to 4 inches central and 5 to 7 inches in the east with localized amounts in the southeast of up to 10 inches. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 40's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid to upper teens. Temperatures for the period averaged 31 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees from below in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 22 degrees in the West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.59 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.40 inches, which was 0.69, 0.70, 0.52 and 0.47 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Covington to a high of 0.73 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the January 30 to February 5, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: ...Kentucky Returns to a Winter Weather Pattern on the Weekend... The work week was very mild with rainfall in eastern Kentucky on Monday and Tuesday...and again for the entire state on Friday. Friday was also a transition day to a return to winter weather...with rain changing to snow by Saturday...ending Sunday east. Temperatures continued to drop into the low to mid 20s by Sunday and snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 3 inches. The return to winter-like conditions ended a very mild period of 35 to 43 days across the Commonwealth. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the low 20's. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.91 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.87 inches, Central 1.10 inches, Bluegrass 1.11 inches and East 0.57 inches, which was -0.01, +0.20, +0.39 and -0.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 1.65 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period January 23 to 29, 2006 Above Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall: High pressure dominated the weather for the Commonwealth for most of the past 7 days. Low pressure systems crossed the state and provided two rainfall events...very similar to the previous week. Moderate to heavy rainfall occurred at the beginning of the period...ending in light snow in the east, and on Sunday light showers covered the state. Mild temperatures occurred on Tuesday and Friday thru Sunday as southerly wind flow kicked in, with temperatures readings in the 50's and 60's. This was the 3rd week straight with above normal rainfall. And, the final full week of January with above normal temperatures, as in the entire month with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.47 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.11 inches, Central 1.71 inches, Bluegrass 1.63 inches and East 1.42 inches, which was 0.39, 0.95, 1.01 and 0.65 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.66 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 16 to 22, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall: The very mild conditions continued across the Commonwealth during the past week. But one major change occurred; this was the second week with above normal rainfall across the state. This was the first time for a consecutive two-week period with above normal rainfall since last August. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 3 inches south...to 1 to 2 inches in the northern half of the state. Two significant rainfall events occurred; on Tuesday/ Wednesday (Jan 17/18) and on Sunday (Jan 22). Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 13 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 15 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 15 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.11 inches statewide which was 1.39 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.59 inches, Central 2.74 inches, Bluegrass 2.04 inches and East 2.09 inches, which was 0.87, 1.98, 1.41 and 1.32 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.54 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 9 to 15, 2006 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation: Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 15 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 15 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.79 inches, Central 1.53 inches, Bluegrass 0.99 inches and East 0.48 inches, which was +1.07, +0.76, +0.37 and -0.29 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.28 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.70 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period January 2 to 8, 2006 MUCH ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: ...Strong Winds and Recording Breaking Temperatures on Sunday... The very mild weather conditions across the Commonwealth and lack of any kind of precipitation have been the story for this short January period. In the past week, most locations reported high temperatures of near 60 degrees or greater on 4 of the past 8 days with several locations reaching near 70's. The high temperature at Bowling Green on Sunday was 69 degrees, breaking the old record of 68 set 99 years ago in 1907. The high temperature at Louisville got to within one degree of the current record. Strong southwest winds also buffeted the region Sunday afternoon. Below is a listing of peak wind gusts from official observing stations: LOUISVILLE INTERNATIONAL...37 MPH LOUISVILLE BOWMAN...38 MPH FRANKFORT...43 MPH LEXINGTON...45 MPH FORT KNOX...43 MPH BOWLING GREEN...43 MPH Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 13 degrees above from normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 12 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 60's to low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was 0.24 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.36 inches, Bluegrass 0.55 inches and East 0.65 inches, which was -0.35, -0.40, -0.08 and -0.12 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Nashville to a high of 1.07 inches at Jackson. Last week's Palmer Drought Index indicated west and central Kentucky were near normal moisture conditions and Bluegrass and east in Moderate hydrologic drought conditions. So far this year, snowfall has been very limited to non-existant. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 26, 2005 to January 1, 2006 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.42 inches statewide which was 0.50 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.33 inches, which was 0.69, 0.44, 0.31 and 0.56 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.30 inches at Hardinsburg. ---