Harsh winter weather leads to area schools and businesses closing

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Clarksville, TN – The mid-state was on the receiving end of an artic blast bringing with it plummeting temperatures, snow, and ice. 1-3 Inches of accumulation can be expected. There is currently a wind chill advisory from the National Weather Service, as 30mph winds will drop the wind chill into single digits over night.

Roadways are already experiencing freezing with snow and ice rapidly building up despite the best efforts of the Clarksville Street Department and Montgomery County Highway Department to deal with it.

Area schools and businesses are already announcing delays and closings, including Fort Campbell, Clarksville Academy, Clarksville 1st Nazarene Child Daycare Center, Clarksville Christian School, Clarksville Senior Citizens Center, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Daymar Institute, and Montgomery County Government.

To submit your school or business closing or delay call 931-920-0043.

Fort Campbell

As of 0001 13 Dec 2010 Fort Campbell is Closed. Only Inclement Weather Personnel should report for work.

Fort Campbell Schools

Dependent Schools are closed.

BACH

BACH has announced that only mission essential personnel should travel to work at BACH due to the inclement weather. Healthcare workers are essential personnel so we will see patients and continue with surgeries. Of course, the emergency and urgent care centers will remain open as well. Please use your best judgement, if you do not think you should travel just cancel your appointment by calling 270-798-VOID.

Austin Peay State University

Due to inclement weather conditions, exams scheduled for 8:00am Monday, December 13th, will be moved to 1:30pm Wednesday, December 15th. All other exams will remain on their original schedule. The campus will remain open and operating on a normal schedule.