Update, 9:30 p.m.: The National Weather Service is warning of freezing rain overnight tonight.

“Patchy areas of light rain will move across the far northwestern portions of the mid state overnight. With temperatures expected to drop to just below freezing by sunrise, the light rain will turn to light freezing rain,” the NWS alert said.

“Amounts should average around a few hundredths of an inch. Though these amounts are light, bridges and overpasses could develop slick spots as we approach sunrise. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive with caution.”

Update, 1:47 p.m.: A winter storm watch has been issued for Montgomery County, lasting through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11.

According to Accuweather, freezing rain and ice accumulation up to one quarter of an inch are possible from Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon. Ice accumulation may result in power outages and hazardous road conditions.

Previously:

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Montgomery and surrounding counties might see freezing rain and light ice accumulation from Wednesday night into the day on Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued the alert for Montgomery, Stewart, Robertson, Houston, Humphreys, Dickson and Cheatham counties.

“Up to around a tenth of an inch of ice is possible, mainly on grassy and cold surfaces, with the best chance for ice accumulation after midnight through noon Thursday,” the alert said.

“Temperatures will be right around to just below freezing during that time, with most road temperatures possibly staying just above freezing.

“Widespread power outages and tree damage is not expected, however, slick spots on area roads especially secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses may occur,” the alert said.

Nearby Kentucky counties are already under a Winter Storm Watch through noon Thursday.

The weather system will bring in bitter cold through the weekend, according to the NWS forecast.

The lows Thursday and Friday night will be around 20, dropping to 12 Saturday night and about 10 Sunday and Monday nights. The highs Sunday will be in the mid-20s.