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Louisville Metro’s Snow Map is the best resource for residents to check snow route coverage and monitor treatment progress during a storm.
What are snow routes?
Louisville Metro treats and plows only the roads included in our 111 officially designated snow routes. These routes are selected because they carry the highest traffic volumes, connect neighborhoods to major corridors, and provide access to hospitals, schools, emergency services, and major employers.
Neighborhood streets and private roads are not part of Louisville Metro’s snow routes, and interstates and ramps are maintained by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
If your street isn’t on a Metro snow route and you live within a suburban city or municipality in Jefferson County, snow removal may be handled by your local government. Residents should check with their city hall or public works department for specifics.
Residents whose streets are not included should also consider planning ahead with neighbors, homeowner associations, or property managers to manage local snow and ice removal.
How to use the Snow Map
The Snow Map helps residents see which Metro routes have been treated or plowed during an active snow event.
Here’s how to use it:
- Visit louisvilleky.gov/snow and select “Snow Map.”
- Type your address into the search bar to see whether your street is part of a Metro snow route.
- View treatment progress; the map shows when a roadway on a Metro route was last treated or plowed.
- Keep in mind that a road marked as “plowed” does not mean it is fully clear or dry — especially if snow continues to fall or temperatures remain below freezing.
The Snow Map helps residents understand where crews are working, which roads are included in Metro’s responsibilities, and how snow operations progress during a storm. It also helps drivers make more informed travel decisions during winter weather.
For storm updates and to access the Snow Map, visit louisvilleky.gov/snow.
What's New This Snow Season
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Staffing Improvements
Louisville Metro has strengthened snow operations staffing for the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
- The Roads and Maintenance Division is nearly fully staffed this year.
- Louisville Parks and Recreation has added 18 additional staff members, bringing its snow team to more than 30 employees.
- Dispatch staffing has been increased to improve coordination and communication during storms.
Equipment and Upgrades
Louisville Metro Government has made significant investments in new and improved equipment to support snow operations citywide:
- Eight new tandem-axle dump trucks and at least three pickup trucks equipped with plows, bringing the total snow-fighting fleet to more than 100 vehicles.
- Sixteen new brine tank replacements (five already delivered), maintaining a total of 24 tanks across the city for pretreating roads.
- New curb guards on all plows to help protect curbs, mailboxes, and pavement edges while extending blade life.
- Upgraded plow blades with tough carbide cutting edges, which are stronger and more durable than standard steel. These blades last longer and reduce downtime for maintenance.
Expanding Brine Operations
Louisville Metro Government will brine more this year. Brine is a liquid mixture of salt and water that helps prevent ice from bonding to pavement before a storm hits. This upgrade allows Louisville Metro to treat more roads in advance, improving safety and reducing salt use overall. However it's not appropriate to brine if rain is in the forecast, since rain can was away the solution before temperatures drop.
Enhanced Communications
Louisville Metro Government is improving communication before, during, and after winter weather events. Routine updates will be shared on this Snow Removal webpage to keep residents informed on storm progress and priorities, as well as to set clear expectations for service levels.
Metro is also enhancing internal coordination among departments and strengthening communication with partner agencies such as KYTC, JCPS, TARC, and MSD to ensure timely information sharing and a unified response during winter weather.
For storm updates, details on the snow removal process, and to access the Snow Map, visit louisvilleky.gov/snow.
Advanced Tickets On Sale Now!
This year’s production brings all the heart, magic, and holiday spirit you love. Whether it’s a family tradition or your first time visiting us for the season, we’d be thrilled to welcome you for this festive favorite. Grab your seats early and join us for a story that shines a light on generosity, community, and hope.
This year’s Sensory Friendly Performance is December 13 and sponsored by the Teamsters! If you or your business would like to sponsor other aspects of A Christmas Carol please email jay@highviewartscenter.com.
DATES
December 12, 13, 15, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30pm
December 14 and 21 at 2:30pm
TICKETS
$18 General Admission / $13 students and seniors.
Purchase Advanced Tickets
**due to popularity, ordering tickets in advance is strongly advised. Walk-in ticket sales are not guaranteed.
The Highview Arts Center is located at 7406 Fegenbush Lane.
Visit them online at:
highviewartscenter.com
facebook.com/highviewarts
Make your appointment here:
American Red Cross
Win a 2025 Lincoln Nautilus or $40,000 in cash while making a meaningful impact in the community. Only 2,025 tickets will be sold in honor of the 2025 Lincoln Nautilus. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2026, at 11 AM.
Every raffle ticket supports the Louisville Metro Police Foundation’s Officer in Distress Fund and directly benefits the men and women of LMPD through emergency assistance, wellness programs, critical training, and essential equipment.
Purchase a ticket online or call (502) 409-9563 for more information or purchase a ticket via phone.
Louisville Metro Council and Louisville Visual Art are calling for local artists to submit original two-dimensional works for the 8th annual Art in City Hall exhibition! Selected artists will have their work displayed throughout historic City Hall from February 2026–January 2027 and receive a $500 honorarium.
Deadline to Apply is January 12, 2026.
For more info to apply visit: Art in City Hall
Our dog of the week is Twiggy
We’ve got an awesome dog to share with you, her name is TWIGGY! Twigs was taken from a neglectful owner but isn’t letting that (or anything tbh) get her down.
She is a HAPPY GIRL! She is the happiest when she is playing with her favorite people (you and everyone else) and her favorite toys (any and all of them).
Twiggy is housetrained too, no messes for this mature madam! Twiggy is around 5yrs old and abouts 50lbs. Twiggy knows sit, lay down, and paw! She is a smartie pants and easy to train because she LOVES food!!
Twiggy is a CHAMPION at #YourCityShelter! That means her adoption comes with perks!
No adoption fee, Freedom Harness with leash, crate, starter bag of food, and 6 months of heartworm prevention. She will also have a lifetime free license and a 3 years of core vaccines thanks to Friends of Metro Animal Services.
Twigs is available for SAME DAY ADOPTION! You can fall in love and move her in the same day!
Meet Twiggy at Animal House TODAY!! Ask for her BY NAME!
Animal House - 3516 Newburg Road, Louisville
Open daily 12–6pm
Adopt, foster, volunteer & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter
 Louisville Parks and Recreation’s 2026 annual golf passes are now available just in time for holiday gifting. Golfers can once again enjoy unlimited golfing at all ten Louisville Parks and Recreation golf courses. Information about each course can be found here.
A seven-day unlimited play pass, good for weekends and holidays, is available for $500. A five-day pass (Monday–Friday only) is $425. Passes cover green fees for the 2026 calendar year (January 1 – December 31); a user fee is assessed each time a pass is used. Prices vary by course, and dynamic pricing may apply during peak playing times.
New annual pass holders will need to obtain a photo ID at the Louisville Parks and Recreation administrative office located in Joe Creason Park at 1297 Trevilian Way. Passes may also be purchased online at bestparksever.com.
In addition to golf passes, Louisville Parks and Recreation offers several holiday shopping options through the gift shops at Jefferson Memorial Forest, Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremen Landing, and Historic Locust Grove. The Olmsted Parks Conservancy also features an online gift shop.
SHREE GANPATI LLC d/b/a JR MINI MART hereby declares its intention to apply for Quota Retail Package License no later than 11/21/2025. The licensed premises will be located at 6720 OUTER LOOP, LOUISVILLE, KY 40228.The owner of the corporation is BHAVNABENPATEL (Managing Member) residing at 11620 DEUTSCH FARM RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40229.
Any person, association, corporation, or body politic, may protest the granting of the license. There are two agencies which approve alcoholic beverage licenses, State ABC and Metro ABC.
In this case letters must be received by December 21, 2025.
The addresses are:
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 500 Mero Street 2 NE 33 Frankfort, KY 40601.
Comments can be emailed to: abc.info@ky.gov
and
ABC Administrator Brad Silveria Louisville Metro Codes & Regulations 444. S. 5th Street, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40202. Comments can be emailed to:bradley.silveria@louisvilleky.gov.
Councilman Hudson wants to hear directly from you! Join him during this month’s District Office Hours to share your thoughts on Metro Government, whether it’s a concern, a suggestion, or a question about your neighborhood |
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Next Meeting Date:
Monday, January 12
5:00pm-6:00pm (Drop In)
6:00p-7:00pm (By Appointment)
Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop
District Office Hours are the 2nd Monday of each month at the Central Government Center.
Call 574-1123 or email Jeff.Hudson@louisvilleky.gov for more information.
There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
To learn more please visit Boards and Commissions.
Always Remember to Lock Your Car and Remove All Valuables, it's the Easiest Way to Prevent Crime
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Arrests Made
This past week LMPD 7th Division made an arrest of an 18 year old trying to break into cars and 3 separate arrests for stolen cars.
Click Here to view LMPD's interactive crime mapping tool.
If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Call 911 for emergencies.
Call 574-7111 for non-emergency related assistance.
Call 574-LMPD to report crime tips. |
