Winter Weather Update

Currently the temperature is 28 with calm winds which means no wind chill.  We reached a high of 30 today keeping us below the freezing mark.  An upper level low is located over Manitoba which has brought colder air down into our region over the past couple of days.  Relative Humidity values across the county are high considering the cold air over the area.  If you plan on going out tonight, be sure to grab the coat, scarf and mittens.  Expect a temperature of around 25 at 9:00 P.M. with calm winds.  Expect temperatures to start out Saturday at 26 at 8:00 A.M.  The latest on the winter weather is we have cold air in place which has helped in cooling off surfaces.  A current road analysis as of 6:30 P.M. showed all main roads just above freezing.  The major highways such as Hwy. 12 and Hwy. 49 will take longer to cool off while secondary roads are below freezing currently.  The latest model outputs suggest the precipitation will move through Cheatham County starting at 6:00 A.M. with a light band of snow turning heavier by 7:00 A.M.  Accumulation totals will vary throughout the county with most people seeing up to 0.5 inch.  As the system moves out it will change over to all rain because temperatures will warm up due to a warm front that will move into the area.  All rain will be out of Cheatham County by 12:00 P.M.  The most accumulation with this system will be on the Cumberland Plateau due to elevation and the temperature will be cooler.  Driving in the morning could be hazardous therefore be careful!

This is the GFS model output for snow accumulation with Cheatham in the 0.5" - 1.00".

This is the NAM model output for snow accumulation with Cheatham in the 0.00" - 0.01".

Forecaster:  Tyler Binkley