Winter storm blankets the U.S., timelapse video shows quickly accumulating snow in Kentucky

A timelapse of snow blanketing Louisville, Ky., captures a scene millions of Americans experienced Sunday as the season's first winter storm brought heavy snow and disruptions across the U.S.

The timelapse above captures heavy snow blanketing Louisville, Ky., on Sunday, January 5, swiftly transforming driveways and lawns in just a few hours.

Snowfall rates of two inches per hour were reported in and around the town, reducing visibility and hazardous driving conditions throughout the day.

The winter storm swept the central, southern, and northeastern United States, bringing snowfall, freezing temperatures, and severe weather. Over a foot of snow accumulated in parts of the Ohio Valley and Central Plains, while Washington, D.C., and other areas of the Mid-Atlantic were expecting up to 10 inches.

In Kansas City, the storm brought 11 inches of snow, marking the city’s most significant snowstorm in over three decades. The last time Kansas City experienced this much snowfall was in February 1993. With bitterly cold air moving in behind the storm, the snow is expected to linger for some time. Check the TemperatureRadar to see just how cold it will get.

Frigid Arctic air compounded the storm’s impact, causing icy conditions and power outages affecting over 250,000 homes. Widespread travel disruptions, including over 3,000 flight cancellations, left many stranded. Authorities in multiple states declared emergencies, urging residents to stay indoors as the storm continued its trek eastward.

The Weather & Radar team covered this event LIVE on the Live Blog on Sunday. Tap here for more impact videos and reports from Weather & Radar storm reporter Jonathan Petramala.