Tennessee Valley Braces For Weekend Snow Storm

[Walker, Texas Ranger]

Chattanoogans and surrounding residents are getting ready for a weekend weather system that could drop two or more inches of snow in the valley Friday. Accumulations in the mountains could be four or more inches.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Rhea, Meigs, Mcminn, Northwest Monroe, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, West Polk and East Polk county areas, which includes the cities of Dayton, Decatur, Athens, Madisonville, Jasper, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Benton, Ducktown beginning Friday afternoon and running through Saturday afternoon.

The forecast for Friday: Snow likely and a chance of rain in the morning…then rain in the afternoon. Snow late in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. temperature steady or slowly falling in the afternoon. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

For Friday night: Snow and rain in the evening…then snow after midnight. Moderate snow accumulation possible. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

And on Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Snow likely in the morning…then a chance of snow in the afternoon. Light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. North winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.

[daworm]

Hope they don't close Lovell. I don't want to be stuck in Florida. Or do I?

[LimitedRecourse]

I got my bread and milk....but forgot the nutmeg. Can't make bread pudding without nutmeg.

[Babs]

Forget the bread and milk...Get white wine!!

[Walker, Texas Ranger]

Beer and toilet paper. If you have enough of both, snow don't matter!

[joedog]

What snow? Its just gonna rain. Quote me on that.

[vanstheman]

The valley gets almost all rain......book it.

[JC]

Jan 28, 2010 16:42:53 GMT -5 joedog said:

What snow? Its just gonna rain. Quote me on that.

Ok, now what?

[Babs]

I agree-We're always rt above or below the snow line.

[Bob]

The model I'm gonna shoot in my garage Saturday wearing lace (and perhaps, shoes) says she has no problem driving in the snow.
I have a 50,000 btu space heater so let it snow..... [grin]

[Police Moderator]

Beer? Check.

Smokes? Check.

Toilet paper? Check.

Snow tires*? Check.

I'm ready.

*To be able to get more beer, cigarettes and toilet paper.

[Deleted]

> I'm ready.


It's nice to know you have your cruiser in such good shape, but what about supplies for home?



Oh wait. With icy roads, there won't be much of a chance to go home, eh?

[BlackFox]

Always plenty of beer. Got the ATV all gassed up, and cooler strapped to the back. Ditto for my neighbors. Looks like the Black Fox Search and Rescue Team will be patrolling the streets late tonight for the second time this year.

[Mr. Manners]

Gentle reader,

Whenever they forecast snow for Chattanooga it is almost a sure bet it will not.

Respectfully,

Mr. Manners

[BlackFox]

So far it looks like they totally misjudged the forecast. Channel 3 was calling for essentially nothing until tonight. It has been sleeting in Dalton for a while now.

[Conservator]

Nashville will get 6 inches of snow... we'll get nothing, and like it.

[gridbug]

The low tonight is forecast to be 35. Even if we get wintry precipitation it will melt. I really do not get why people are freaking.

Now we already know schools around here close for rain so their closing does not surprise me one bit.

[Babs]

Since they've closed the schools, we won't get anything.

[vanstheman]

In the valley some early mix changing to all rain through tonite.Colder air moves in around the backside of this storm tomorrow with some snow showers through ealry evening.Now here's Darrel with sports......

[Babs]

Snowing like crazy here in North Chatt!

[Bryan Stone]

this snow is virtually light rain. it's been warm all week. it's not dangerous, it's doing nothing but making the ground wet.

at least this time when we get the snow warnings I already have milk and don't have to look like one of those assholes at the store just b/c I legitamitely can't have a bowl of cereal tomorrow morning.

[JC]

The snow's a pouring down here in Catoosa Co.

Gotta bout an inch on the ground right now

[rstewart]

I'm with BF. Got beer, and Arctic Cat is ready to go! Got my chain and time to "play" in the snow. Wonder how many will need to be pulled outta the ditches this time? and remember
"Gas, Grass, or Ass nobody rides for free" LOL

[LimitedRecourse]

"What snow? Its just gonna rain. Quote me on that."

"The valley gets almost all rain......book it."

"Nashville will get 6 inches of snow... we'll get nothing, and like it."

"In the valley some early mix changing to all rain through tonite.Colder air moves in around the backside of this storm tomorrow with some snow showers through ealry evening.Now here's Darrel with sports...... "

O for 4...

[ScarlettP]

Woot! It snowed enough for me to get to come home early. I'm a happy camper.

[Babs]

I'm still at work, but thinking of leaving a little early. I've got a hill to climb!

[joedog]

Days not over yet LR.....

(crossing fingers)

[LimitedRecourse]

It has ALREADY snowed. Your predictions are ALREADY incorrect.

[BlackFox]

Got a good half inch already in Black Fox and the radar is still showing plenty more to come.

[rstewart]

Roads are very slushy in Chestuee already. Will get BAD if this continues and it gets colder.