Tennessee Winter Storm Warning: Six Inches of Snow Expected in Nashville on Friday

With up to six inches of snow predicted, Middle Tennessee is expected to be struck by a significant winter storm on Friday. Travel throughout the region will be severely hampered, with roads probably becoming dangerous by Friday night.

This includes Nashville and communities along I-40. The National Weather Service predicts that early Friday morning will see the arrival of light snow, which will then get heavier over the day.

With totals ranging from three to six inches around the area, the region is predicted to get the most snowfall late Friday into Friday night.

Roads To Look Slick and blanketed

It is anticipated that roads may turn slick and blanketed in snow, especially in Columbia, Nashville, and Clarksville.

On Friday, residents are encouraged to stay away from non-essential travel, particularly during the evening commute.

If you have to travel, make sure your car has an emergency kit with food, blankets, and flashlights. With frigid temperatures expected to last until Saturday morning, parking lots, walkways, and secondary routes are also likely to be ice.

The storm will be followed by a cold weather trend, with overnight lows of freezing and weekend highs in the mid-30s.

Overnight, any snow that melts throughout the day may re-freeze, posing new risks. Travelers should exercise caution on untreated surfaces despite the forecast for sunny skies on Saturday and Sunday.

The National Weather Service will answer questions from the public and provide the most recent information on the storm via a live Facebook broadcast on Thursday at 6 p.m.

With highs in the mid-30s to 40s and lows in the teens, the upcoming week is predicted to be frigid. Early next week may see another chance of snow showers.