A state of emergency is in effect across Tennessee and a winter storm warning is in place for much of Middle Tennessee as snow, freezing rain and sleet move through the region.
Snow started falling around 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. With snow, ice and freezing rain all possible, officials have warned that hazardous travel conditions are likely, along with power outages. Frigid temperatures are expected to linger for days after the storm passes.
As roads worsened through midday on Jan. 24, the consensus among officials across the region was clear: Stay home if you can and take it slow and have emergency supplies handy if you need to venture out. Officials also said if you spot salt trucks and plows on the roads, steer clear so they can do their jobs…