Nashville area weather: Coldest temperatures are yet to come

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The coldest temperatures are yet to come, the National Weather Service said.

As snow continues to fall, temperatures are expected to hit single digits Monday and Tuesday evening with sub-freezing wind chill values.

"Dangerous cold continues through Thursday morning with the coldest period expected tonight through Wednesday morning," the weather service said.

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Before noon, the weather service said Nashville had reports of six inches of snow in some places.

Forecasters also predict between an additional one and two inches of snow through Monday evening in Nashville while areas like the Cumberland Plateau could see upwards of six inches.

Snow will gradually end Monday afternoon and evening, giving snow plows opportunities to clear roadways for motorists. Due to the freezing temperatures, snow will be slow to melt. Sunshine on Wednesday will help.

Middle Tennesseans are asked to limit outdoor activities, bring in pets and drip faucets to prevent pipes from bursting.

"Remember the 4 P's," the weather service said. "People: Check on the most vulnerable such as the elderly, children and those without heat. Pets: Bring them inside. Plants: Cover sensitive plants that must remain outside. Pipes: Drip your faucets."

A winter storm warning will remain in place until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

"Be prepared for significant impacts," the weather service said.

Wind chill values will be near or below zero Tuesday and Wednesday night. Additional snow is possible Thursday into early Friday though accumulations look light at this point.

How many inches of snow fell in Nashville, Middle Tennessee?

Here are the preliminary snow totals for areas around Middle Tennessee, as of 1 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Nashville:

• Nashville International Airport: 7.6 inches

• Old Hickory: 8.1 inches

• Belle Meade: 9 inches

• Berry Hill: 8.9 inches

• Oak Hill: 8.5 inches

• Antioch: 7.9 inches

• Kingston Springs: 8 inches

• Gallatin: 8 inches

• Bethpage: 6.8 inches

• Bon Aqua: 7.9 inches

• Hendersonville: 8.1 inches

• Gladeville: 7.5 inches

• Green Hill: 8 inches

• Mt. Juliet: 6.8 inches

• Lewisburg: 6.9 inches

• Charlotte: 7 inches

• St. Joseph: 7 inches

• Collinwood: 7 inches

• Lebanon: 6 3/4 inches

• Springfield: 6 inches

• LaVergne: 6.7 inches

• Dickson: 8 inches

• Centerville: 8 inches

• Nolensville: 5.5 inches

• Gordonsville: 6 inches

• Fredonia: 3.9 inches

• Spring Hill: 4.8 inches

• Murfreesboro: 6.9 inches

• Lafayette: 5.5 inches

• Lawrenceburg: 6.2 inches

• Shelbyville: 6.5 inches

• Woodbury: 4.5 inches

• Manchester: 6 inches

• Waverly: 6 inches

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville area weather: Dangerous cold coming to Middle Tennessee