A major storm system will bring numerous showers and a few thunderstorms to Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Rainfall amounts ranging from 1 to 3 inches are forecast, which could cause some flooding along creeks, streams, low lying areas, and other flood-prone locations.
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An Arctic cold front will then bring much colder temperatures to the area Saturday night, causing the rain to eventually change to light snow before ending Sunday morning. Although snow accumulations remain uncertain, a dusting up to 1 inch of snow is possible, with higher amounts more likely north of I-40.
Any snow that does fall, as well as any standing water left over from the heavy rain, may turn to ice and cause travel difficulties on area roadways, bridges, and overpasses on Sunday as temperatures fall below freezing.
Moderate to heavy rain and a few thunderstorms are expected across Middle Tennessee on Saturday, with rainfall totals ranging from 1 to 3 inches. Flooding will be possible in some areas.
Rain is expected to change over to a brief wintry mix then light snow from Saturday evening into Sunday morning across Middle Tennessee as temperatures rapidly fall below freezing. Light snow accumulations ranging from a dusting up to one inch are possible, with the highest amounts expected across northwest Middle Tennessee and the northern Cumberland Plateau. This light snow, along with any leftover standing water on area roadways, bridges, and overpasses, could freeze into ice and cause travel difficulties late Saturday night and Sunday.
Very cold temperatures are expected on Monday morning, with lows dropping into the teens areawide. Wind chills may fall to near or below zero in some areas.
Any snow that does fall, as well as any standing water left over from the heavy rain, may turn to ice and cause travel difficulties on area roadways, bridges, and overpasses on Sunday as temperatures fall below freezing.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Rain is expected to change over to a brief wintry mix then light snow from Saturday evening into Sunday morning across Middle Tennessee as temperatures rapidly fall below freezing. Light snow accumulations ranging from a dusting up to one inch are possible, with the highest amounts expected across northwest Middle Tennessee and the northern Cumberland Plateau. This light snow, along with any leftover standing water on area roadways, bridges, and overpasses, could freeze into ice and cause travel difficulties late Saturday night and Sunday.
Very cold temperatures are expected on Monday morning, with lows dropping into the teens areawide. Wind chills may fall to near or below zero in some areas.
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