As a low pressure system moved across northern portions of Middle Tennessee on the 27th, a strong high pressure system was centered to our north. This allowed temperatures to be near or below freezing, with reported ice accumulations of at least one half to one inch.
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The episode as NWS OHX wrote it up.
As a low pressure system moved across northern portions of Middle Tennessee on the 27th, a strong high pressure system was centered to our north. This allowed temperatures to be near or below freezing, with reported ice accumulations of at least one half to one inch.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
6 ice storm. Local standard time, as filed.
About 2.25 inches of rain fell across the county, much of which froze to exposed surfaces, including trees and power lines. Multiple reports of trees and branches being broken off. Up to 11,000 residences were without power.
At least one hundred residences were without power due to rain freezing on power lines.
At least one hundred residences were without power due to rain freezing on power lines. Several trees were downed according to Emergency Management.
Cooperative Observer in Big Sandy reported 1/4 inch of ice accumulation.
Cocorahs observer reported 1/4 inch of ice accumulation near Bethpage.
A few trees were brought down by the weight of ice.
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