Series of Winter Weather Makers could create more Weather Problems for Crossville and Tennessee

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

Several Rounds of Winter Weather Possible Tonight through Next Thursday Across Mid State Region...

Several weather systems will move across mid state region through next Thursday. With cold air expected to remain across mid state region, several possible rounds of winter weather impacting mid state region expected.

After midnight tonight, freezing drizzle will be possible mainly across locations around and east of I-65 Corridor with the possiblity of freezing drizzle lasting until Saturday mid morning hours. Light ice accumulations could be possible. Patchy freezing fog could also develop late tonight and last until mid morning hours on Saturday mainly across Cumberland Plateau Region. Light snowfall may also occur across our area from mid through late morning hours on Saturday. Some slight accumulations possible. Although amounts of ice and snow are not expected to reach advisory thresholds, the development of some isolated slick spots on area roadways are likely, especially on secondary ones. Exercise caution while driving on area roadways tonight through Saturday morning.

At least two more weather systems look to impact mid state region over next seven days. One will be during the Sunday night through Monday night time frame and Wednesday through Thursday afternoon. Both of these events could feature initially wintry mix precipitation transitioning to all snowfall before ending across mid state region. Some significant snow accumulation amounts possible with both of these systems.

With still a great deal of uncertainly concerning specific location timing impacts and wintry mix / snowfall total amounts, please continue to monitor this developing weather situation as weekend progresses. Additional statements along with possible advisories, watches and warnings may need to be issued later.

If you have travel plans, make preparations to keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Power outages may also be possible. To keep current with latest road conditions, call 5 1 1.