...Accumulating snowfall expected today, followed by dangerously
low wind chills overnight...
.A strong cold front will continue to push southeastward through
the region early this morning, with a band of light snow expected
to follow the passage of this front. The band of snow will shift
slowly eastward today, exiting the region early this evening.
Temperatures will remain below freezing during this event, and any
snow that falls will accumulate on exposed surfaces. Bitterly
cold air will move into the region beginning later this afternoon,
with temperatures expected to plummet into the 5 to 10 degree
range overnight. The combination of cold temperatures and north
winds of 5 to 15 mph will lead to dangerously low wind chills.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING TO 9
AM CST WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow is expected throughout the day, with dangerously low
wind chills expected overnight. Plan on difficult travel
conditions, including during the morning commute. Total snow
accumulations between 1 and 2 inches are expected. Expect wind
chills overnight to range from zero to 5 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Alabama and
southern middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 6 PM CST this evening
to 9 AM CST Wednesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed skin
in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.