The NWS issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday:
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 9am, then a chance of rain. High near 36. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Here’s a live look from the Franklin Police Headquarters in downtown Franklin at 8:37am Wednesday.
A live look from Police HQ. This snow/sleet mix will only make things slicker. pic.twitter.com/ROetaPu9jY
— Franklin Police Dept (@FranklinTNPD) January 20, 2016
Liberty Pk @ Mallory Ln. Looks like the snow is beginning to stick on some less travelled streets. pic.twitter.com/itGfAj51EJ
— Franklin TOC (@FranklinTraffic) January 20, 2016
Forecast
Precautionary/preparedness actions
Winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or Freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility. Use caution while Driving. Franklin’s Street Department began putting down salt brine on major snow routes beginning at 12am Wednesday. Once major routes were completed, secondary routes were brined.
First crash: 65S at the 69, between Cool Springs & Moores Ln. Car hit an icy patch and spun out.
— Franklin Police Dept (@FranklinTNPD) January 20, 2016
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Don’t forget to prepare your pipes for the chilly nights and make sure your pets are protected from the cold too!
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