Ashland Daily: Snowy Roads, Weekend Events, County Updates
Ashland, KY — February 7, 2026 — Snow tapers off, local events fill the weekend, and county leaders prep for next week’s meeting and routine services.
Saturday Daily Briefing: Snowy Weekend, Busy Downtown
Light snow and a slate of community events are shaping the first full weekend of February in Ashland.
Snow moves out, cold sticks around
After Friday’s system dropped several inches of snow across the Ashland area, roads are improving but slick spots remain, especially on side streets and bridges. A recent forecast for the 41102 area calls for leftover clouds, a chance of lingering flurries, and temperatures struggling to climb much above the 30s before dipping into the teens overnight.
Drivers should allow extra time, watch for refreezing in shaded areas, and give plows and salt trucks room to work. If you are heading out early for weekend errands or church services, check conditions in your neighborhood first.
Events fill the weekend calendar
Despite the winter chill, there is plenty happening around town. Local salons and wellness businesses are hosting Galentine’s themed gatherings that kicked off Friday evening and continue through the weekend, offering pajama parties, skin care socials, and small-business pop ups along Carter and Greenup avenues.
Sports fans can head to the Ashland Tennis Center this afternoon for the Ashland Baseball Pickleball Classic, where local teams are competing in a fundraiser-style tournament. Later tonight, downtown venues are featuring live music, sound-bath experiences, and other small events designed to keep people close to home rather than on the highways.
Earlier today, a pop-culture shop inside Ashland Town Center welcomed fans for a meet and greet with longtime wrestling personality Paul Ellering, drawing regional visitors to the mall and adding some midwinter energy to local retail.
County and campus notes
Looking ahead, Boyd County officials are preparing for next week’s fiscal court meeting, scheduled for Tuesday at midday in Catlettsburg. Recent county notices have highlighted routine business such as surplus property bids and ongoing budget work, but residents can use the meeting to raise concerns and follow how tax dollars are being spent.
Ashland Community and Technical College is also inviting public comment ahead of a late March accreditation site visit for its Practical Nursing program. Community members, students, and health care partners will have a chance to speak with the visiting team about how the program serves the region.
Between the improving road conditions, a busy slate of indoor events, and upcoming decisions at the county and college level, Ashland residents have several ways to stay engaged as winter rolls on.
