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Weather Impacts Briefing NWS Nashville March 1, 2013

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Page 1: Weather Impacts Briefing NWS Nashville March 1, 2013

Weather Impacts BriefingNWS NashvilleMarch 1, 2013

Page 2: Weather Impacts Briefing NWS Nashville March 1, 2013

Snow Impacts - Today

• Light snow will fall much of the day– Light accumulation on grassy surfaces possible– Temperatures will remain at or above freezing– Snow will mix with rain this afternoon away from

the higher elevations– Not expecting significant travel impacts today!

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Snow Impacts – Tonight/Sat

• Steadier snow likely tonight– Temperatures will fall below freezing most areas– Some snow accumulation expected• Highest amounts north and east Middle TN

– Elevation will affect accumulations

• Winter Weather Advisory in effect north and east

• Snow will taper off by Noon Saturday– Travel impacts will continue in the morning– Improving conditions in the afternoon

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48 Hour Rainfall Forecast

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Chances of snowfall exceeding 2 inches

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Summary

• Light snow will fall off and on today– Mixing with rain at times lower elevations– Little accumulation or impact expected

• Steadier snow will begin to stick after sunset– Heaviest accumulations north and east Middle TN

• 1 to locally 2 inches possible

– Some impact to travel expected

• Snow ends in the morning Saturday – improving conditions by afternoon

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Upcoming Weekly Briefing

• https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/470407072

• Call: 1.866.231.8384 code: 6157548500• Monday at 11:00 a.m.

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