The Panic Catfish

While walking to get lunch this afternoon, I saw Snowbird.

Snowbird was spreading cheer and goodwill downtown from the back of an antique fire truck, which was happily blaring its siren.

I stopped to take the above picture. The Snowbird waved to me. I waved back like a little kid, not caring that maybe I looked like an idiot. After all, I’m an important professional eating important lunches and otherwise busy doing important things. But, Snowbird. read more

Last Cold Night; Warming-Up; Wet (Stormy?) Weekend

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Chilly Overnight Low 27

Clear & cool night.

Wednesday – Sunny –  Morning Low 27 / Afternoon High 50

6a 27 . 9a 34 . 12p 44 . 3p 47 . 6p 41 . 9p 38 read more

Refrigerate. Do Not Freeze.

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Above Freezing! – Overnight Low 36

Tuesday – Mostly Sunny –  Morning Low 36 / Afternoon High 49

6a 36 . 9a 40 . 12p 46 . 3p 48 . 6p 42 . 9p 39 read more

Slow Warm-Up Begins Tomorrow; Two Storm Weekend?

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Clear; Wind Chills in the 20s – Overnight Low 28

Monday – Partly Sunny & Warming Up –  Morning Low 28 / Afternoon High 46

6a 29 . 9a 35 . 12p 42 . 3p 45 . 6p 42 . 9p 40 read more

Overnight Flurries; Cold Tomorrow (& An Interesting Next Weekend)

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Overnight Flurries – Overnight Low 29

9p 37. 12a 34 . 3a 33

The HRRR thinks drizzle will give way to late night/early morning flurries:

HRRR model, 8 p.m. tonight through 4 a.m. Sunday: read more

Raining Until Noon Tomorrow; Nerding Out Over Next Weekend’s Weather

Rain Tonight

9p 40 . Midnight 38

Light rain will increase, then give way to steady rain after midnight. HRRR 1 a.m. Saturday morning:

There’s a remote chance a few snowflakes could mix in. Do not freak out. Surface temps will be comfortably above freezing. read more

Fri Night Rain; Few Flakes Possible, But No Accumulation

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

FridayIncreasing Clouds, Evening Rain/Snow – Morning Low 24 / Afternoon High 48

6a 24 . 9a 33 . 12p 43 . 3p 46 . 6p 42 . 9p 40

After a cold morning, we’ll warm almost to 50 in the afternoon. read more

Frigid Morning; Rain/Snow Fri-Sat; Speculation on the Next Big Storm

Latest Official Hourly Observation:

Tonight – Clear & C-O-L-D – Low at Midnight: 25

Bundle up tonight! Another reinforcement of Canadian air is on the way.

Thursday – Sunny & Cold – Morning Low 18, High 37 read more

Thank You! + Clearing & Cold + Weekend Snow?

Current Official Hourly Observation

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who tweeted in reports last night via #tSpotter and as replies to @NashSevereWx. Every single report was seen by the forecasters at our NWS office in Old Hickory. Your reports provide ground truth to forecasters; the radar can only show so much. Your reports enable the NWS to serve us better, furthering their mission of protecting life and property. read more

Snow Totals, Rest of the Week, Rain Saturday (Snow Late?)

Current Official Hourly Observations

Overnight snow totals:

This was created by the Snow Blob that came through after midnight, seen here at 11:52 p.m.:

We’re starting to rise above freezing: read more