CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – With winter weather in the forecast for Thursday, Mayor Kim McMillan says the Clarksville Street Department will be busy preparing the city’s main streets for possible snow.
City of Clarksville street crews will be putting down brine — a water/salt mixture — Thursday morning on major city streets, Mayor McMillan said. Crews will have all available ‘salt boxes’ ready on department dump trucks for distribution Thursday afternoon and evening should the snow continue.
First snowfall of season possible this week; Travel could be impacted
Late Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued this forecast:
“Thursday — Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
“Thursday Night — A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 9 pm. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.”
The Weather Service offers these safety tips for handling winter weather:
· Be prepared, check the forecast to get the latest weather news and plan accordingly based on the expected weather conditions.
· Dress appropriately if you must go outside.
· When driving, slow down, keep two hands on the wheel, distance yourself from other vehicles, and keep an eye out for debris, downed powerlines, and branches.
· Have a winter survival kit in your car that includes warm clothes, blanket, food, water, cell phone and charger.
· At home, make sure you have adequate supplies of food, water and medication Keep a flash light and first aid kit on hand.