Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Tennessee, January 15 to 16, 2018

Name: Winter Storm and Winter Weather in Tennessee, January 15 to 16, 2018
Start: 2018-01-15T19:00
End: 2018-01-16T18:00
Location: Tennessee

January 15 to 16, 2018 · NWS OHX · 36 events in 36 counties and zones

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 36 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 36

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS OHX wrote it up.

A strong upper level trough combined with a powerful Arctic cold front to bring widespread snow to all of Middle Tennessee from Monday evening, January 15 through Tuesday afternoon, January 16. Snow slowly spread from northwest to southeast across the region during these two days, with the heaviest snowfall up to 7 inches affecting northwest Middle Tennessee, and the lightest amounts of 1 inch or less in southeast Middle Tennessee. In addition, much of northwest Middle Tennesee still had several inches of snow on the ground from the previous snow event just a few days early on January 12 into January 13, and the combined snow depth from the two snow event measured up to 10 inches in some areas. The Arctic cold airmass also caused temperatures to drop into the single digits and even below zero in some areas, leading to the snow as well as ice from melted snow lingering on roadways for many days. This resulted in widespread road and school closures throughout Middle Tennessee, with nearly all school districts cancelling classes for the entire week.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Nashville, TN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 15, 5:31 PM CST, 1 hour 29 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 5:31 PM CST, 1 hour 29 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 15, 3:10 PM CST, 3 hours 50 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Nashville TN
310 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

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Humphreys-Dickson-Cheatham-Davidson-Wilson-Trousdale-Smith-
Jackson-Putnam-Overton-Fentress-Perry-Hickman-Lewis-Williamson-
Maury-Marshall-Rutherford-Cannon-De Kalb-White-Cumberland-Bedford-
Coffee-Warren-Grundy-Van Buren-Wayne-Lawrence-Giles-
310 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Middle
Tennessee.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Snow will begin over northwest Middle Tennessee this afternoon
and spread over most of the remainder of the area tonight. Once
the snow starts, temperatures will rapidly fall to the freezing
mark, and snow accumulation on area roadways will produce
hazardous driving conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Snow is forecast for all of the mid-state on Tuesday, but will
taper off from the northwest starting late morning. When all is
said and done, expect most of the mid-state to have an inch or
two of snow on the ground, although some areas will see a little
more, and some a little less. Isolated amounts up to 3 inches will
be possible over the Highland Rim, north of Nashville, and along
the Cumberland Plateau.

Wind Chills of -5 to -10 will be possible on the Cumberland
Plateau Tuesday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Snow accumulation reports are always appreciated.

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Event by event

28 winter weather, 8 winter storm. Local standard time, as filed.

Winter Storm, Stewart

When: January 15, 7:00 PM CST to January 16, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Stewart forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.501, -87.838 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency management, COOP observer and CoCoRaHS reports indicate 5 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. The COOP observer in Dover measured 6.0 inches of snow, with a total snow depth of 8 inches due to the leftover snow from the 3.5 inches that fell with the January 12-13 snow event. Stewart County Emergency Management reported 7 inches of snow fell in Indian Mound, and 5 to 6 inches of snow fell in Dover. CoCoRaHS station Dover 7.8 NNE measured 6.2 inches of snow, with a total snow depth of 10 inches due to the leftover snow from the 3.5 inches that fell with the January 12-13 snow event. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents.

Winter Storm, Houston

When: January 15, 7:00 PM CST to January 16, 9:00 AM CST
Where: Houston forecast zone
Reported by: 911 Call Center
Coordinates: 36.286, -87.717 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

The Houston County 911 Center, Tennessee Department of Transportation, and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across Houston County. The 911 Call Center reported 5 inches of snow fell in Erin, and TDOT reported 3 to 5 inches of snow in various places across the county. CoCoRaHS station Tennessee Ridge 1.4 SW measured 4 inches of snow. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents.

Winter Storm, Montgomery

When: January 15, 7:00 PM CST to January 16, 10:00 AM CST
Where: Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 36.497, -87.383 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Tennessee Department of Transportation and CoCoRaHS reports indicate 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across Montgomery County. TDOT indicated 4 inches of snow fell in Clarksville. CoCoRaHS station Clarksville 4.0 WNW measured 5.4 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Clarksville 9.3 ESE measured 3.5 inches of snow. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents, including Interstate 24.

Winter Storm, Humphreys

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 10:00 AM CST
Where: Humphreys forecast zone
Reported by: Amateur Radio
Coordinates: 36.041, -87.776 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Amateur Radio reports indicated 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Humphreys County. A ham radio report indicated 3 inches of snow fell 3 miles west of Waverly.

Winter Storm, Dickson

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 11:00 AM CST
Where: Dickson forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.149, -87.357 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency management, COOP observer and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 1 to 4 inches of snow fell across the county. Dickson County Emergency Management indicated 1.5 inches of snow fell in Dickson, and the COOP observer in Dickson measured 1.2 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Vanleer 2.8 SE measured 3.7 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Dickson 12.7 NW measured 2.4 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station White Bluff 0.9 SSE measured 1.6 inches of snow. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents.

Winter Storm, Robertson

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Robertson forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.526, -86.871 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Robertson County. The COOP observer at Springfield Ag Station measured 3 inches of snow, with a total snow depth of 7 inches due to the leftover snow from the 3.8 inches that fell with the January 12-13 snow event. CoCoRaHS station Springfield 2.8 ESE measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Cedar Hill 2.6 N measured 2.3 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Greenbrier 1.4 N measured 1.8 inches of snow. Twitter reports indicated 1.5 inches of snow fell in White House, and 1.2 inches of snow fell in Springfield. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents, including Interstate 65.

Winter Weather, Perry

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Perry forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.643, -87.859 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Perry County. CoCoRaHS station Linden 7.9 NNW measured 2.5 inches of snow.

Winter Storm, Cheatham

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 12:00 PM CST
Where: Cheatham forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.261, -87.087 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and trained spotter reports indicated 2 to 4 inches of snow fell across Cheatham County. The COOP observer at Cheatham Dam measured 3.5 inches of snow. A trained spotter reported 2.5 inches of snow fell in Pleasant View, and another trained spotter measured 2.5 inches of snow in Chapmansboro. CoCoRaHS station Kingston Springs 0.3 ENE measured 2.4 inches of snow. Numerous roads were snow covered and closed due to vehicle accidents.

Winter Storm, Hickman

When: January 15, 8:00 PM CST to January 16, 1:00 PM CST
Where: Hickman forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.803, -87.473 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 1.5 to 4 inches of snow fell across Hickman County. The COOP observer 4 miles northeast of Centerville measured 2 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Centerville 10.4 SE measured 3.4 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Bon Aqua 3.0 ESE measured 2.5 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Centerville 9.5 N measured 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Davidson

When: January 15, 9:00 PM CST to January 16, 1:00 PM CST
Where: Davidson forecast zone
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 36.171, -86.777 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NWS employees, airport reports, CoCoRaHS measurements and social media indicated 1.5 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Davidson County. An NWS employee measured 3.0 inches of snow 2.5 miles southeast of Hermitage, and the Nashville International Airport officially reported 1.8 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Belle Meade 1.2 ESE measured 3.3 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Brentwood 2.8 NNE measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Antioch 4.3 ENE measured 2.5 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Madison 1.2 WSW measured 2.2 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Goodlettsville 1.5 W measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Williamson

When: January 15, 9:00 PM CST to January 16, 2:00 PM CST
Where: Williamson forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.894, -86.899 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports and social media indicated 1.5 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Williamson County. CoCoRaHS station Forest Hills 4.3 WSW measured 3.2 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Fairview 3.8 SW measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Nolensville 1.5 W measured 2.5 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Spring Hill 2.8 ENE measured 2.0 inches of snow. TSpotter Twitter reports indicated 2.2 inches of snow fell 2 miles northeast of Franklin, and 2.0 inches of snow fell 3 miles south of Franklin.

Winter Weather, Sumner

When: January 15, 10:00 PM CST to January 16, 1:00 PM CST
Where: Sumner forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.469, -86.460 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and spotter reports indicated 1 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Sumner County. The COOP observer at Old Hickory Dam measured 3 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Westmoreland 5.4 NNE measured 3.2 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Bethpage 4.5 NW measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Hendersonville 2.9 NE measured 2.2 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Gallatin 1.7 WNW measured 1.5 inches of snow. Facebook reports indicated 3 inches of snow fell in Portland, and 2.9 inches of snow fell 1 mile NNE of Gallatin.

Winter Weather, Wilson

When: January 15, 10:00 PM CST to January 16, 2:00 PM CST
Where: Wilson forecast zone
Reported by: Official NWS Observations
Coordinates: 36.155, -86.298 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

NWS employees and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 2 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Wilson County. An NWS employee measured 3.1 inches of snow 6 miles south of Gallatin, and the NWS Nashville office in Old Hickory measured 2.0 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Mount Juliet 4.0 SE measured 3.2 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Watertown 5.5 SW measured 2.5 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Lebanon 10.5 ENE measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Rutherford

When: January 15, 11:00 PM CST to January 16, 3:00 PM CST
Where: Rutherford forecast zone
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 35.843, -86.417 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Airport officials, trained spotters and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 1.5 to 3 inches of snow fell across Rutherford County. A trained spotter reported 3 inches of snow 3 miles southeast of La Vergne, and Smyrna Airport fire department officials measured 1.8 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station La Vergne 2.1 SW measured 2.7 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Murfreesboro 3.2 WSW measured 2.5 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Rock Vale 4.5S measured 2.5 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Murfreesboro 8.7 E measured 2.1 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Clay

When: January 16, 3:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Clay forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.551, -85.544 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency management, COOP observer and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 2 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Clay County. Clay County Emergency Management reported 2.5 inches of snow fell in Celina, and the COOP observer in Celina measured 2.2 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Celina 0.3 NNE measured 3.1 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Red Boiling Springs 6.7 NNE also measured 3.1 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Pickett

When: January 16, 3:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Pickett forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.558, -85.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports indicated 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across Pickett County. CoCoRaHS station Byrdstown 2.8 SSW measured 2.7 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Smith

When: January 16, 4:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Smith forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 36.251, -85.957 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports indicated 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across Smith County. CoCoRaHS station Gordonsville 1.4 ENE measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Elmwood 4.5 NNE measured 2.7 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Carthage 8.7 NNE measured 2.7 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Carthage 2.8 WSW measured 2.6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Maury

When: January 16, 4:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Maury forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.617, -87.077 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Maury County. A Facebook report indicated 2.8 inches of snow fell 7 miles WNW of Mount Pleasant, 2.5 inches of snow fell 2 miles ESE of Spring Hill, 2 inches of snow fell in Columbia, and 1.7 inches of snow fell 7 miles N of Lynnville. 6 miles northeast of Lewisburg. CoCoRaHS station Columbia 1.2 SSW measured 2.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Wayne

When: January 16, 4:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Wayne forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.240, -87.788 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Wayne County. The COOP observer in Waynesboro measured 3 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Clifton 1.8 ENE measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Jackson

When: January 16, 4:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Jackson forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.359, -85.673 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Jackson County. The COOP observer in Gainesboro measured 1.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Cannon

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Cannon forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.809, -86.062 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across Cannon County. CoCoRaHS station Woodbury 4.0 SE measured 2.3 inches of snow, and a Facebook report indicated 2.0 inches of snow fell 8 miles southwest of Woodbury.

Winter Weather, Dekalb

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Dekalb forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.980, -85.833 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and ham radio reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across De Kalb County. The COOP observer 2 miles southeast of Smithville measured 1 inch of snow, and a ham radio report indicated 3 inches of snow fell 2 miles west of Smithville. CoCoRaHS station Dowelltown 5.8 NE measured 2.5 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Silver Point 3.0 SSE measured 2.3 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Smithville 4.9 WSW measured 1.7 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Putnam

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Putnam forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 36.141, -85.495 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across Putnam County. The COOP observer in Cookeville measured 1.5 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Cookeville 3.3 SSW measured 3.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Monterey 3.9 W measured 2.0 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Cookeville 4.6 WNW measured 1.3 inches of snow. A Facebook report indicated 3 inches of snow fell 8 miles west of Baxter.

Winter Weather, Bedford

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Bedford forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.514, -86.459 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS, ham radio and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Bedford County. The COOP observer in Shelbyville measured 2 inches of snow. A Facebook report indicated 1.5 inches of snow fell in Normandy, and a ham radio report indicated 1.5 inches of snow fell in Shelbyville. CoCoRaHS station Shelbyville 8.7 W measured 2.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Shelbyville 10.4 S measured 2.0 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Shelbyville 10.5 WSW measured 1.0 inch of snow.

Winter Weather, Marshall

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Marshall forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.469, -86.765 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Marshall County. A Facebook report indicated 1.6 inches of snow fell 6 miles northeast of Lewisburg. CoCoRaHS station Lewisburg 6.2 SSE measured 2.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Cornersville 3.6 SE measured 1.0 inch of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Lewisburg 1.3 SSW measured 0.6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Lewis

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Lewis forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.527, -87.493 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports indicated up to 1 inch of snow fell across Lewis County. CoCoRaHS station Hohenwald 2.2 SE measured 0.7 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Lawrence

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Lawrence forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 35.217, -87.396 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency Management, trained spotter and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Lawrence County. Lawrence County Emergency Management measured 2 inches of snow 2 miles east of Lawrenceburg, and a trained spotter reported 1 inch of snow in St. Joseph. A Facebook report indicated 1 inch of snow fell 2 miles south of Lawrenceburg.

Winter Weather, Giles

When: January 16, 5:00 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Giles forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.202, -87.035 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS reports indicated up to 3 inches of snow fell across Giles County. CoCoRaHS station Cornersville 10.5 SSE measured 3.0 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Pulaski 7.9 ENE measured 2.0 inches of snow. The COOP observer in Pulaski measured 0.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Fentress

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Fentress forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.381, -84.932 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency management and CoCoRaHS reports indicated 2 to 3 inches of snow fell across Fentress County. Fentress County Emergency Management reported 2.5 inches of snow fell in Jamestown. CoCoRaHS station Jamestown 3.1 SE measured 2.5 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Clarkrange 6.0 NE measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Overton

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Overton forecast zone
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 36.345, -85.288 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Emergency management, CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated 1 to around 3 inches of snow fell across Overton County. Overton County Emergency Management reported 2.0 inches of snow fell in Livingston. CoCoRaHS station Livingston 4.1 WSW measured 2.3 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Rickman 3.8 ESE also measured 1.6 inches of snow. A Facebook report indicated 3.2 inches of snow fell 6 miles NNE of Livingston.

Winter Weather, White

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: White forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.926, -85.455 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and trained spotter reports indicated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across White County. CoCoRaHS station Sparta 3.0 WNW measured 2.5 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Sparta 4.6 NE measured 2.0 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Sparta 8.6 NW measured 1.7 inches of snow. A trained spotter reported 2 inches of snow fell in Doyle, and the COOP observer in Sparta measured 1.6 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Cumberland

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Cumberland forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.950, -84.998 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer and CoCoRaHS reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Cumberland County. The COOP observer at the Crossville Ag Station measured 1.5 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Fairfield Glade 0.1 NNW measured 1.5 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Crossville 6.9 S measured 1.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Crossville 4.7 S measured 0.9 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Crossville 5.8 SSW measured 0.5 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Van Buren

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Van Buren forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.696, -85.453 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer and social media reports indicated up to 1 inch of snow fell across Van Buren County. The COOP observer at Fall Creek Falls measured 1 inch of snow, and a Twitter report indicated 1 inch of snow fell in Spencer.

Winter Weather, Warren

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Warren forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.679, -85.778 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Warren County. A Facebook report indicated 1.8 inches of snow fell 1 mile ESE of Centertown. CoCoRaHS station Mcminnville 8.5 ESE measured 2.0 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Morrison 1.9 SSW measured 2.0 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Coffee

When: January 16, 6:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST
Where: Coffee forecast zone
Reported by: CoCoRaHS
Coordinates: 35.491, -86.075 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Coffee County. A Facebook report indicated 2.0 inches of snow fell 1 mile NNE of Manchester. CoCoRaHS station Manchester 2.6 WNW measured 2.0 inches of snow, CoCoRaHS station Manchester 6.5 ENE measured 1.7 inches of snow, and CoCoRaHS station Manchester 2.4 NNW measured 1.4 inches of snow.

Winter Weather, Grundy

When: January 16, 7:00 AM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Grundy forecast zone
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 35.388, -85.723 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

COOP observer, CoCoRaHS and social media reports indicated up to 2 inches of snow fell across Grundy County. The COOP observer in Monteagle measured 1.1 inches of snow. CoCoRaHS station Beersheba Springs 2.1 ENE measured 1.5 inches of snow. A Facebook report indicated 1 inch of snow fell 8 miles WNW of Tracy City, and a Twitter report indicated 0.5 inches of snow fell 3 miles south of Palmer.

What these are

Winter Storm: A storm that brought snow, sleet or freezing rain at warning levels, usually over several hours or days.
Winter Weather: Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.

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The same day elsewhere

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-30. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 734623, 734624, 734625, 734626, 734627, 734634, 736496, 736856, 736858, 736494, 736498, 734835, 736492, 736499, 736457, 736460, 736489, 736510, 736834, 736846, 736500, 736501, 736502, 736508, 736509, 736830, 736836, 736843, 736461, 736463, 736503, 736504, 736505, 736506, 736507, 736832.