Whitesburg Snow Report

Kentucky, USA 1,296 ft Station #WHBK2 ↗
⚠ Severe Thunderstorm Watch · Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 6:11PM EDT until July 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Stale data This station hasn’t reported in — days (last reading unknown). The readings below may not reflect current conditions.
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Whitesburg
SNOTEL station #WHBK2 · 1,296 ft
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Conditions summary

Whitesburg at a glance

How the snowpack at Whitesburg looks right now, where the station sits on the map, and its key details.

Whitesburg reports 0.0″ of new snowfall today, raising snowpack levels to 0 inches. Snowpack depth is % of normal, which is very low for this time of year. The mountain is perched in Kentucky at an elevation of 1,296ft, where the air temperature is about 86°F right now.

For real-time and historical context, see the realtime view or the historical comparison. Browse other stations in the Kentucky snow report.

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StateKentucky
Station IDWHBK2
Elevation1,296 ft
Latitude37.1028°
Longitude-82.8047°
Historical context

How does this compare to past years?

Year-over-year percentile bands, every recorded powder day, and the deepest snowpack on record each water year at this station.

Detailed forecast

Weather Forecast

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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About this station

Whitesburg

Whitesburg is an NRCS SNOTEL snowpack monitoring station in Kentucky, tracked by Snoflo. This page pairs the station's latest snowpack + SWE + air-temperature observations with year-over-year context and a 15-day weather forecast.

Use the snowpack hero card above for the live reading; scroll down for the year-over-year comparison and the per-metric trend charts.

Regional snowpack

Nearby snowpack depths

Cross-check whether Whitesburg's snowpack is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.

StationSnowpack
Whitesburg 0 in
Carr Fork Lake 0 in
Clintwood 0 in
Nora 4 Sse 0 in
Harlan 3n 0 in
Fedscreek 2 in
Around the area

Recreation near Whitesburg

Ski areas, reservoirs, paddle runs, campgrounds, and fishing access within driving distance.

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L Lake Keokee Day Use Area
Lake Keokee Day Use Area
Good
B Bark Camp Recreation Area
Bark Camp Recreation Area

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any backcountry / side-country travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry.
Read the snowpack
A weak, faceted, or wind-loaded snowpack — like the depth and trend shown above — is exactly what feeds slab avalanches. Dig a pit or check the bulletin before committing to steep terrain.
Avalanche.org — US avalanche center directory → Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) → Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) → Utah Avalanche Center →

Track Whitesburg in the Snoflo app

Save this station as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Whitesburg reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

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FAQ

About Whitesburg

Where does the snow data for Whitesburg come from?

Snowpack depth, SWE, snowfall, and air temperature come from the NRCS SNOTEL station WHBK2. Forecast comes from the NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the report updated?

NRCS SNOTEL stations report continuously (typically hourly). Snoflo refreshes throughout the day; check the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero card.

What's the difference between snowpack depth and SWE?

Snowpack depth measures how tall the snow is. SWE (snow water equivalent) measures how much WATER is in that snow. SWE matters more for hydrology and ski-season prediction since dry powder packs less water than wet/spring snow at the same depth.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the historical average snowpack on this calendar day across the station's full record. 100% = right on average; 130% = a big year; 60% = a thin year.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this station, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment NRCS reports the crossing.