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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Snow is in the forecast for Clarksville again this week.

The National Weather Service says there is a chance of rain and snow before midnight Wednesday, then a chance of snow after midnight.

Accumulation will likely be less than one inch.

Lows will be in the lower 20s.

Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) salt trucks were seen Tuesday and Wednesday prepping local roads.

Keep track of the updated forecast here.

The Tennessee Department of Health urges everyone to be prepared for dangerous weather, the risk of hypothermia and other winter health concerns.

Dressing in layers, changing out of wet clothes, limiting time outdoors, and avoiding alcohol can help prevent hypothermia.

It’s also important to be prepared for dangerous weather conditions when driving. These tips can help keep you and your family safe:

• Keep at least a half-tank of gas in your vehicle at all times and be sure you have an emergency kit in the vehicle. This should include candles and matches, a blanket, food such as energy bars and water, a small shovel, flashlight with fresh batteries, first aid supplies, a charger for your cell phone, ice scraper, gloves and extra clothing.

• Before traveling, have a mechanic inspect your vehicle to ensure it is road-worthy for winter. This should include a check of the battery, anti-freeze and tires. Also ask for a check of the exhaust system; a leaky exhaust system could cause dangerous carbon monoxide to enter the passenger compartment.

• Always tell someone your travel route and when you will arrive and return. If you don’t have to drive, stay home or use public transportation.

Tips to help avoid carbon monoxide poisoning:

• If your home heating system fails and you use a generator, do not operate it in the house where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can accumulate. Follow all product instructions and use caution to prevent build-up of fumes when using kerosene heaters.

• Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries and are working properly.

• Never use an outdoor grill indoors for cooking or warmth, as these grills put out significant amounts of carbon monoxide and increase fire danger.