We should get some fairly efficient melting of anything that is still hanging on. We’re on our way to highs in the low 50s, with some rain coming this afternoon.
HRRR model gives a guess on how things play out, with rain starting this afternoon, lasting thru this evening.
Not really anything super noteworthy to write about – but the “warmer” temperatures are exciting. Normally, the 40s are not something I’d mention – but under these circumstances I’ll write all about it.
Temperatures will continue to be dangerously cold this weekend – especially to those still without power. Please, check in on your neighbors, especially those who may be elderly or have medical issue.
Despite the scattered cloud cover today, we should see at least some melting with a couple hours of above freezing temperatures. Unfortunately, today might be the last day we see above freezing temps until Monday.
We finally got above freezing as we made it to 33° at BNA at the 3p observation. This, paired with sun has helped the melting process some. Additional melting will happen on Thursday, as most of us get into the upper 30s.
There’s an outside shot at some freezing fog for us early Wednesday morning, which could create a thin layer of ice on surfaces. Please be extra cautious on your AM commute, especially on bridges and overpasses.
Our ongoing Cold Weather Advisory will switch to an Extreme Cold Warning today starting at 6p, running thru noon on Tuesday. Our low temperatures tonight will get close to 0°, with wind chill values as low as -11°.
Wind gusts up to 25mph thru the overnight hours will continue to put more stress on trees and power lines, with potential for more to come down. Please remain vigilant around any lines or trees. Always treat a downed power line if it were live.
Our focus is quickly turning from our snowy start to the potential for damaging ice accumulation. Hope for the best, plan for the worst.
NWS Nashville has our expected ice accumulation at 0.5 – 0.75″. Those amounts would spell trouble for trees and electrical infrastructure. Travel would be very dangerous.
Our confidence remains high in an impactful winter storm this weekend that will bring prolonged impacts with a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain. Details are becoming more clear, although there is still some uncertainty in the forecast. We’ll talk most likely scenario, then some caveats in the forecast that could change things. Preparation will be important for this event – hope for the best, plan for the worst. Stay connected for the latest updates!
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