NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) – Snow, sleet and freezing rain have moved from Middle Tennessee and Kentucky, but frozen road conditions remain. Officials are urging people to stay home again.
Numerous accidents were reported on Monday, as travel conditions deteriorated throughout the day. Overnight, the snow stopped, but temperatures will reach the 20s only on Tuesday, so the roads will not have a chance to thaw.
Nashville’s neighborhood streets remain covered in snow and ice and pose a real travel risk. The main roads and highways are passable, but they still have snow and ice on them. If the journey is absolutely essential, please drive slowly and very carefully. Stay home if possible. pic.twitter.com/joMhr4kT6H
– Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) February 16, 2021
During a Tuesday update, a TDOT snow removal operator gave tips on how to drive in freezing conditions.
Every county in Middle Tennessee reports icy road conditions.
Reporter Aaron Cantrell and photojournalist Quan McWil were able to help a driver in Nashville who got stuck on Tuesday morning.
Nashville resident Eric Goodman was driving to the store when he got stuck next to Donelson Pike. Fortunately, me and the photojournalist @QuanMcwil_TV he was there to help his car get out of the snow. Listen to Eric and stay home! @ NC5 pic.twitter.com/IVK83nXKc3
– Aaron Cantrell (@AaronTheNewsGuy) February 16, 2021
To make matters worse, temperatures are not expected to exceed freezing until later this week. Another winter storm appears to be moving late Wednesday through Thursday, bringing more ice and snow.
Here’s a look at the road conditions in the area starting Tuesday morning:
Road conditions have not improved, still covered in ice. The city street works in 12-hour shifts, plowing and jumping the main roads. No accidents have been reported, so far, from midnight to 6:30 am On Monday twelve were reported. Unless it is an emergency, please stay off the road. pic.twitter.com/g1lm0bw1fc
– Murfreesboro TN Police Department (@MboroPoliceDept) February 16, 2021
Frozen roads or ice / snow spots still present. The dangers of traveling in a continuous area.
The crews showed up and salted, but the extreme temperatures kept the conditions slick in many locations. Stay there if possible, be extremely careful if you have to go out.
Go slow, don’t tailgate.
– Franklin Police Department (@FranklinTNPD) February 16, 2021
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