A winter storm watch is issued for Middle Tennessee by NWS Nashville, warning of heavy snow and ice with potential power outages and travel disruption from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon.

The chance of snow is likely across Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. While still too early for amounts, this could be a long-lived winter event with effects into next week. There is also a concern for freezing rain and sleet (ice) in southern counties.

The storm headed our way has the hallmarks of the deadly one that hit in January 2024. Here's what to know about snow, ice and cold.

A cold front threatens the Deep South with a significant winter storm from Friday night, potentially causing hazardous conditions and power outages through Sunday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Middle Tennessee is bracing for a several-day stretch of cold weather this upcoming weekend into next week. With this cold air signal, there are signs that wintry weather could blanket Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky on Saturday into Sunday.

A polar vortex is expected to bring two surges of extremely cold air to the U.S. in January. Here's what to know in Middle Tennessee.

For Tennessee, La Niña typically means warm, dry air for the Volunteer state, which pans out to a mild winter season. The National Weather Service is forecasting a milder winter for East Tennessee this year. The region has a 33% to 40% chance of having warmer-than-average temperatures in December, January and February.

Tennessee's drought conditions and wild temperature swings are creating agricultural challenges that could impact food prices and local economies.

Temperatures this cold can cause pipes that are not well insulated to freeze and potentially burst. One of the best ways to protect your plumbing is to drip your faucets, since flowing water does not freeze as easily or as quickly as standing water.