With winter weather falling from Bluegrass skies, Gov. Andy Beshear took to the podium on Wednesday to speak to Kentuky residents.

Beshear begann by saying that his administrations main mission is to protect Kentucky families, and with that in mind, he had a request for Bluegrass residents as we get further into February.

“Snow showers are expected on Saturday and another weather system is expected Monday into Tuesday, said Beshear. "We’re asking that non-essential travel be postponed due to the extraordinarily dangerous driving conditions."

Ahead of the statewide snow event, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews have been monitoring the weather conditions, preparing equipment, restocking supplies and treating roads. Currently, crews are out across most of the state treating routes with salt mixed with calcium chloride and paying particular attention to areas prone to freezing, like bridges and overpasses. 

“When you’re dealing with extremely low temperatures, more salt is not the answer," said Jim Gray, Transportation Secretary. "It’s not as effective,” Secretary Gray said. “That’s why we really need Kentuckians to be good neighbors and avoid driving if you don’t have to. It’s better to be stranded at home instead of on a roadway. If you have to be out, be sure to reduce your speed, give crews space, have an emergency kit in your vehicle and don’t drive on shoulders.”