Friday weather updates: Middle TN wakes up to ice, frigid temperatures
Much of Middle Tennessee is woke up to a layer of ice, slick roads and below freezing temperatures this morning.
The last rounds of precipitation will move out of the region throughout the morning, the National Weather Service Nashville said.
Several wrecks were reported starting around 6 a.m. as officials reported icy conditions across multiple counties, warning that overpasses and bridges may freeze before roadways.
"Slow down and use caution while traveling," NWS said.
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Parts of Middle Tennessee could see more freezing rain this morning, including the cities of Nashville, Franklin, Clarksville and Murfreesboro, the National Weather Service said. Temperatures will rise into the 30s today, which means things may not dry out until the afternoon, at the earliest.
The final winter weather advisory for the region lifted at 11 a.m.
Road conditions, delays, closures, power outages
Officials cautioned that roads will remain slick throughout the day Friday and urged people to slow down and allot extra time for travel if they must drive.
Interstate 840 eastbound in Rutherford County was shut down for hours by a wreck near the Interstate 24 interchange around 8:30 a.m.
In Williamson County, the Tennessee Highway Patrol posted a photo of a wreck on I-840 near the I-65 interchange around 6:45 a.m. The photo showed multiple vehicles in the median, with at least two that were overturned.
ROAD CONDITIONS IN MIDDLE TN: Officials report multiple wrecks, urge caution
A multi-vehicle wreck temporarily shut down I-65 north near Old Hickory Boulevard in the Nashville area around 6:30 a.m. but quickly reopened.
It was not immediately clear if there were any injuries from the wrecks reported Friday morning.
Crews were out treating interstates and state roads as of 7 a.m., according to TDOT spokesperson Rebekah Hammonds.
The latest road conditions can be found by calling 511. A traffic map with live traffic cameras can also be found at smartway.tn.gov/traffic. Select "traffic cameras" from the feature menu at the top right to view live shots.
Several schools canceled classes Friday due to slick conditions, including Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Metro Nashville Public Schools and Williamson County Schools. Rutherford County Schools announced a 1-hour delay. Find the latest updates on school closings and delays here.
Due to hazardous weather and travel conditions across West and Middle Tennessee, state offices in the following counties will be closed today: Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Haywood, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley.
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) February 4, 2022
Gov. Bill Lee said that state offices in are closed in Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Haywood, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Obion, Shelby, Tipton, Weakley counties.
He said state offices will open at 10 a.m. in the following counties: Stewart, Montgomery, Houston, Humphreys, Carroll, Benton, Madison, Henderson, Chester, Hardeman, Hickman, Decatur, Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, Williamson, Davidson, Sumner, Macon, Perry, Trousdale, Wilson.
"State employees in all listed counties who have the capability to work from home should do so," Lee said on Twitter.
As of 6:15 a.m. the Nashville International Airport listed 38 cancellations and six delays for departing flights. At 11 a.m., nine departing flights were listed as canceled and 13 were delayed. It was not immediately clear if the cancellations or delays were tied to weather conditions or other circumstances.
No significant power outages were reported in Middle Tennessee on Friday morning.
Flood risk lingers after heavy rain
Rain fell across Middle Tennessee on Wednesday and Thursday, at times in heavy bursts, elevating some creeks and rivers. Several flood advisories are in effect across the region as NWS keeps an eye on levels that may rise through the weekend.
On Thursday, part of Whites Creek Pike closed in Nashville after it was submerged, officials said. NWS is keeping a watchful on rivers across the region, including the Tennessee River, Cumberland River, Duck River and others.
Forecasters do not expect more rain after Friday's lingering precipiation moves out.
Find the latest warnings, watches and advisories via NWS here.
Nashville three-day forecast
Friday: Chance of freezing drizzle and flurries after 7 a.m. then gradually ending. Cloudy. High: 31; Low: 18
Saturday: Sunny. High: 37; Low: 22
Sunday: Sunny. High: 50; Low: 25
Nashville-area weather radar
Adam Friedman and Katelynn White contributed to this report.
Find reporter Rachel Wegner at rawegner@tennessean.com or on Twitter @rachelannwegner.
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