Smattering Of Snow Finally Arrives In Chattanooga On Friday Night

Friday, January 22, 2016

A major winter storm could bring 1-2 inches of snow to Chattanooga and much more to other sections of the region. The snow began falling in the late afternoon and it had covered the ground in nearby higher elevations by dark.

Downtown had a smattering of snow.

Snow is likely to continue on Saturday.

Roberts Mill Road and the W Road were closed. Emergency personnel were helping some motorists who got stuck on Roberts Mill Road.

Here is the latest forecast:

Tonight

Snow.

Low around 28. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

A release from Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke said, "The City of Chattanooga has been hard at work, preparing our streets for this weekend's inclement weather. Here are the updates you need to know for streets within city limits:

Our Public Works crews are strategically stationed throughout Chattanooga to proactively treat roads, bridges, and overpasses that typically freeze over. In addition, crews will clear paths to ensure safe access of hospitals, firehalls, and other locations critical to emergency services.

Chattanooga Police Department, Chattanooga Fire Department, and Public Works will be monitoring conditions throughout the night and into tomorrow(Saturday). Public Works crews will be treating additional roads as they identify icy patches.

In addition to keeping our streets safe for those who need to travel, our first responders are proactively reaching out to our homeless individuals to communicate options available during cold weather. The Community Kitchen and Salvation Army both operate cold weather shelters and the City's homeless program coordinator, Heather, will be on call to offer additional assistance. If you know someone who is homeless and needs transportation to a shelter, please contact CPD at 423-698-2525. Our first responders are available to help.