LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said three deaths over the weekend are being investigated to see if they're connected to the winter storm that blanketed the state.
And with dangerous cold here to stay the rest of the week, Beshear offered resources for any Kentuckian in need of help.
"This storm blanketed Kentucky with snow, sleet and ice for 36 hours straight and now dangerously low temperatures will continue," he said in a news release Monday. "While the storm is moving out of Kentucky this morning, we still need Kentuckians to remain alert, avoid travel and stay indoors as much as possible. Crews are working hard to treat roadways and restore power, but this was a statewide event, and these efforts will take time."
As of 9 a.m. Monday, there were more than 47,000 reported power outages statewide, down from a high of more than 73,000 on Sunday.
For those in need of a warm place to stay, there are 137 warming centers set up across the state. To find one near you, click here.
Some northern parts of Kentucky saw up to 1 foot of snow, but portions of southern Kentucky are dealing with more ice than snow, which will have dangerous effects on roadways and power lines.
"We want to thank Kentuckians for limiting travel – your help made a real difference by minimizing crashes and giving our crews the space they need to work," Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said in a news release Monday. "Even if you’re seeing bare pavement or lighter snow in some areas, don’t let your guard down. Ice remains a serious threat, and near-to-below freezing temperatures this week mean slick conditions can linger or refreeze quickly. Our snowfighters are working around the clock to keep critical routes passable and make progress where conditions allow. This is an ongoing effort, and we appreciate the patience and caution it takes from everyone as we continue to battle these conditions."
Before the storm arrived, Beshear declared a state of emergency, and Kentucky National Guard armories were fully staffed to help protect communities.Â
IMAGES | Winter storm covers Kentucky and southern Indiana in blanket of snow
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Corydon, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Brittney Hobt)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Corydon, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Mechia Belcher)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Elizabethtown, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Erica Pierce)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Salem, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Amber Abell)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Sisco)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Bedford, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Debbi Taylor)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Clarksville, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Katie Wilbert)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Prospect, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Submitted photo)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to New Albany, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Ellie Kornexl)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Cox's Creek, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Corey Ballard)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Middletown, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Brenda Bennett)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Prospect, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Viewer submitted photo)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to New Castle, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Teresa Cook)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Scottsburg, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Jaime Davis)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Bardstown, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Bethany Holt)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to New Pekin, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Robin Karsner)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Middletown, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Gretchen Miller)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Hodgenville, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Sue Loyall)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Sellersburg, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Stotts)
Even Spongebob helped shovel the snow in Mt. Washington, Kentucky on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by viewer)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Keeney)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Pleasure Ridge Park in Louisville, Kentucky, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Karen Devers)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Sellersburg, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Karen Bickel)
A major winter storm brought snow and sleet to Jeffersonville, Indiana, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by Tim Sherrer)
Marley the dog playing in the fresh snow in Buckner, Kentucky during Winter Storm Fern. (Photo by viewer)
A bird calmly perched on a tree after a fresh snow fall in Coxs Creek, Kentucky during Winter Storm Fern on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by viewer)
A picture of the snow from Depauw, Indiana on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by viewer)
A picture of the snow fall in Freetown, Indiana, west of Seymour, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo by viewer)
Top Stories:
Winter storm brings heavy snow, sleet and bitter cold to Kentucky, southern Indiana
Power outages reported in Louisville as winter storm brings snow, bitter cold
Live weather cameras | A look at conditions around the Louisville area in real time
Copyright 2026 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.
