According to the National Weather Service, scattered light snow will move through portions of northeast Tennessee this morning. Additional light snow accumulations of less than an inch is possible. The lingering light snow and cold temperatures will create slippery travel.
There is now a WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON WEDNESDAY. Wind chills as low as 15 below zero. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Even after snow and freezing drizzle have ended, icy hazardous travel is expected today and tonight.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
With increasing sunshine Wednesday, minor snow melt will be possible in the afternoon. Re-freezing of untreated roads and surfaces will be possible once again Wednesday night into Thursday morning, with overnight temperatures in the lower teens to single digits.
Another round of snow and wintry mix is expected Thursday night and Friday. Very cold temperatures are likely again Friday night through the weekend with lows in the single digits and below zero wind chills.
