CODE RED: Wintry mix possible over weekend, Monday as system moves in
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) —
FOX 17 News is in a Code Red Weather Alert as sloppy winter storms are expected across parts of the midstate this weekend.
*This weather system could change and updated weather models are coming out constantly. Stick with FOX 17 News for the latest.*
A system moving through the country could bring a winter mix on Saturday morning for folks along and north of I-40. Snow will transition to rain by late Saturday afternoon and should stay as rain through Sunday midday.
There is an increasing chance for a light accumulation of sleet/snow Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Folks along and north of I-40 could see a coating to 1” of sleet/snow. This will make for slick roads through early Sunday morning.
Southern Ky., near Trigg and Christian counties, could see a mix all weekend with minor impacts. All other areas are not expected to see major impacts through Sunday midday with temperatures above freezing.
Here's a breakdown by day:
Friday night into Saturday morning:
-Rain arrives from the south
-Stays as rain for I-40 south folks
-I-40 corridor and points north could see a brief winter mix Saturday morning
-This could lead to isolated slick spots (mainly bridges/overpasses)
Saturday:
-Most of the precipitation will transition over to rain for the day.
-It’s possible folks in southern Kentucky and northwest Tenn. counties could see a winter mix all day with some isolated slick spots
Saturday night into Sunday morning:
-Afternoon/late afternoon will start to see a winter mix take over again north of I-40.
- A brief period of freezing drizzle is possible that could leave a light glaze on roads.
-Then we could see sleet and snow mix in with rain.
-Best chance for accumulation will be overnight as temperatures drop near or just below freezing mark.
-Coating to 1” of snow/sleet is possible with isolated higher amounts in the Plateau. (Maybe up to 2”)
Sunday
-Winter mix will continue (with more rain south of 40) for the afternoon
-Greatest threat for slick spots will occur in the morning and late night with temperatures below freezing mark. During the day temperatures will climb above 32.
Sunday PM/Monday AM
-Light winter mix/snow flurries will be possible. Could see a break in precipitation with a small, last winter mix on Monday. Accumulation should be less than 1”
-Slick spots will be possible with temperatures across the midstate below freezing. Anything falling (even drizzle ) could be slick for Monday morning commute.
As Chief Meteorologist Katy Morgan examines the current track, she does not expect a big snow, but it can't be ruled out just yet.
Impacts could continue Monday evening before possible snow tapers off.
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