HIGHLIGHTS

Wintery precipitation will persist throughout the state through Tuesday. West and Middle Tennessee are expected to see the highest snowfall and ice accumulations.

The State Emergency Operations Center in Nashville is activated and staffed to monitor weather, road conditions, and address any life safety needs.

State of Emergency remains declared and the Tennessee Emergency Management Plan is activated to support the Severe Winter Weather efforts.

Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected to cause significant impacts to roadways.

• See a partial list of impacted roadways in Rutherford County HERE. 

CURRENT SITUATION

A major winter storm is currently impacting the Tennessee Valley. This storm system is expected to bring freezing rain, sleet, and snow throughout the state, with the greatest impacts in West and Middle Tennessee.

Winter Storm Warnings are in affect for most West and Middle Tennessee counties. Winter Weather Advisories and Hazardous Weather Outlooks have also been issued for East Tennessee counties. The storm system will create hazardous travel conditions and will likely cause power outages and tree damage due to significant ice accumulations.

• TEMA continues to support local emergency management agencies and is monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions.

• TDOT Continuing to monitor road conditions across the state. At this time, there are no major issues. Continuing to treat roadways with salt and plowing operations.

• TDOT has increased HELP truck patrol in Middle and West Tennessee and has activated a 24-hour maintenance staff.

POWER OUTAGES & UTILITIES

At this time, there are approximately 1,200 customers without power statewide.

SHELTERS & WARMING CENTERS

• Rutherford County - The Coldest Nights Shelters in Murfreesboro will remain open for those needing a warm meal and shelter up until March 15, 2021. The men's shelter is inside First Baptist Church at 200 E Main St (Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Please use the entrance at Vine and Academy Street) and the women's shelter is inside St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 116 N Academy St (Murfreesboro, TN 37130, Please use the entrance on Academy at College Street). The shelter locations are open nightly. 

SHELTER in OTHER AREAS 

• Davidson County - 500 Wedgewood Avenue Nashville, TN
• Henry County - 400 Harrison Street Paris, TN
• Madison County - 234 Institute Street, Jackson, TN 
• Shelby County - 1560 N. Hollywood Street Memphis, TN

PROTECTIVE ACTIONS/KEY MESSAGES

- Refrain from driving to keep available streets and roads clear for emergency personnel.

- Continue to monitor radio and television broadcasts for further weather information and instructions.

- Charge electronic devices in case of loss of power.

- If using a space heater, ensure at least 3 feet of distance surrounding the heater. Never plug space heaters into extension cords.

- Never use a generator indoors or in an attached garage. Do not plug generators into your home’s electrical wiring.

MONDAY into TUESDAY FORECAST

RUTHERFORD COUNTY - WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM on TUESDAY...

EXPECTED: Heavy mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth up to a half inch.

WHEN: Until 6 AM Tuesday (2/16/2021).

IMPACTS: Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice.

The National Weather Service says that travel could be nearly impossible.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mostly sleet and freezing rain will be seen midday Monday with a transition to all snow occurring mid to late afternoon. Very cold air following the storm will make travel conditions slow to improve through Tuesday.

OTHER AREAS

• Nashville: Freezing rain and sleet before 1pm, then snow. High near 28. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

• Memphis: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible

• Knoxville:  A chance of drizzle before 10am, then rain, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 43. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible