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National Weather Service issues update on Winter Storm headed toward Clarksville-Montgomery County, Friday

National Weather ServiceNashville, TN – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville has issued a winter storm warning for snow and ice which is in effect from 6:00pm Friday to 6:00am CT Saturday for Clarksville-Montgomery County and most of Middle Tennessee.

A potent weather system will move into the region tonight offering up quite a bit of rain. But, as we get into the pre dawn hours on Friday, cold air supportive of wintry weather will begin to move into Middle Tennessee.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Clarksville-Montgomery County tonight and Friday.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Clarksville-Montgomery County tonight and Friday.

A transition from rain, to sleet and freezing rain, to snow will move across the mid-state throughout the morning hours and into the day on Friday.

Counties along and north of Interstate 40 could see a coating of ice around daybreak Friday before the snow begins. A tenth of an inch is possible.

Snow totals for the whole area will range from 4 to 8 inches in the northwest, 3 to 6 inches for north central and west central areas, and the Cumberland Plateau, and to 2 to 3 inches elsewhere across Middle Tennessee.

Major travel impacts are expected Friday and could last into Saturday as temperatures will remain below freezing until Sunday afternoon.

Winter Weather Alert Details

Timing: 6:00pm tonight until 6:00am Saturday.
Main impact: Snow and possibly ice on roads and bridges will create hazardous travel conditions.
Snow accumulations: 4 to 8 inches are possible with locally higher amounts. Ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch are possible by early Friday.

A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

Counties Affected

Macon County, Montgomery County, Robertson County, Stewart County, Sumner County, and Trousdale County.

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