CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Middle Tennessee, including Clarksville, will have rain most of the day Saturday.
Temperatures will plummet Saturday night with rain turning to snow this evening and ending by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Clarksville-Montgomery County Saturday at 6 p.m. through Sunday at 3 a.m.
The National Weather Service says rainfall amounts of 1 to around 2 inches are likely with localized higher amounts possible. Minor flooding of small creeks, streams, low lying areas and other flood prone locations may occur. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Will we have snow? Will we have freezing rain? Will there be a mix? It's the eternal struggle living in Middle TN. Subtle temperature differences can swing a forecast from being all snow to all freezing rain or a mix. #nashvilleproblems pic.twitter.com/NRKwXL1Nsh
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) January 18, 2019
A strong cold front will move through the area Saturday afternoon and evening, dropping temperatures rapidly across the mid state. This will change the rain to a mix of rain and snow with some freezing rain this evening, then all snow just before midnight.
One to two inches of snow will be possible through early Sunday morning in the advisory area. Snow is expected to come to an end during the early morning hours Sunday before sunrise.
Light snow, along with any leftover standing water on area roadways, bridges and overpasses, could freeze and cause
travel difficulties from Saturday evening into Sunday.
Regarding this weekend's wintry weather potential: no matter whether we see an inch of snow, a light coating of freezing rain or both, with temperatures quickly dropping below freezing Saturday night, travel impacts are likely to be numerous come Sunday morning. #tnwx #nashville pic.twitter.com/GSV6YOpQKf
— NWS Nashville (@NWSNashville) January 18, 2019
Temperatures on Saturday night are expected to drop to about 25 degrees and will likely remain below freezing Sunday, with a low of 18 degrees Sunday night.
Very cold temperatures are expected on Monday morning, with lows dropping into the teens area-wide. Wind chills may fall to near or below zero in some areas.
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A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Stay up to date with the latest forecasts regarding the potential for heavy rain and winter weather as the weekend
progresses.
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