WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED
The National Weather Service in Nashville, Tennessee, issued a Winter Storm Watch on January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, which remains in effect until January 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM CST (though some sources note slight variations like through Sunday afternoon, aligning with January 25). This watch covers portions of Middle Tennessee and warns of the potential for a significant winter storm starting Friday evening and continuing through Sunday afternoon. Heavy snow is possible, with total accumulations exceeding 6 inches—highest amounts favored in areas north of Interstate 40—while ice accumulations over a quarter to half an inch are possible, with the greatest ice threat south of Interstate 40 where mixed precipitation like sleet or freezing rain could occur. Impacts are expected to be severe, including widespread power outages and tree damage from ice loading, as well as potentially impossible travel conditions due to hazardous roads. Residents are urged to prepare for major disruptions this weekend.
