Temperatures in Davidson County are expected to remain dangerously low Saturday morning before rain moves into the area later in the day.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts Saturday will be partly cloudy and warmer. Highs for our area should be in the mid to upper 40s. Nashville could the see between 1.5 inches and 2 inches of rain Saturday night into Sunday morning.
It is important you take precautions during this weather event both at home and when traveling along roadways.
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OEM Cold Patrol
COVID-19 Testing, and Vaccination centers operated by Meharry Medical College will be closed Saturday. Operations are scheduled to resume Monday, January 10, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
While road conditions have further improved in Friday’s sunshine, neighborhood streets remain snowy, icy and slick.
Motorists are urged to use extreme caution and slower speeds throughout the day and evening. Some interstate on-ramps remain slushy and slippery.
Follow the MNPD on twitter, @mnpdnashville, for details on major closures.
NDOT crews are plowing and salting secondary routes today, in addition to continuing response to emergency calls. Primary routes have been cleared and conditions are being monitored. Road conditions will continue to be monitored throughout the night as temperatures drop and roadways refreeze.
Warming temperatures Saturday will help melt much of the remaining snow and ice from roadways, and road conditions should improve significantly throughout the day.
NDOT encourages residents to please avoid driving if at all possible to allow our crews time and room to get roadways safely cleared.
More information about NDOT’s winter weather response
Winter weather response updates can be found on NDOT’s twitter page: @nashvilleDOT
The Extreme Cold Weather Overflow Shelter closed at 9:00 am. It will not be open on Saturday night.
Call totals since 2:00 p.m. Friday through 8:00 a.m. Saturday
Since 2:00 p.m. hours Friday, DEC worked the following weather-related incidents:
Residents are reminded to protect their private plumbing in extreme cold temperatures.
If your pipes do freeze, do not thaw them with a torch. Instead, thaw them slowly by directing the warm air from an electric hair dryer onto the pipes.
The Metro Office Building is closed due to inclement weather, this includes all departments., including Metro Water Services Development Services and Permits.
WeGo Transit
These routes began the service day on Saturday, January 8 at 7:15 a.m., and staff will assess road conditions for opportunities to add additional service throughout the day.
The bus routes currently in operation until 6:15 p.m. today are:
The bus routes currently in operation until 8:15 p.m. today are:
As a reminder, the bus routes scheduled to begin service tomorrow at 7:15 a.m. on snow detours (where applicable) are:
WeGo Access (paratransit) service will operate in a limited capacity, providing service for medical and work trips only on Saturday. Paratransit customers are advised to prepare for possible delays as drivers will be proceeding with caution through neighborhoods. Access staff will begin notifying customers tonight if their previously scheduled trips are affected by this change in service level. Access on Demand service will not be available.
Safety is our number one priority, so please be aware that there may be additional delays as bus operators are proceeding cautiously. We ask that you allow for additional travel time so we can help get you where you need to go safely.
The Customer Information Booth at WeGo Central is closed Friday. Customers may contact the Customer Care Call Center until 8 p.m. or visit WeGoTransit.com.Customers should watch for media alerts on local television stations, follow WeGo Public Transit on social media (@WeGoTransit), and visit WeGoTransit’s weather alerts page for continuous updates. Customers can also check one of the mobile real-time information tools such as Google Transit or the Transit App, or all WeGo Customer Care at 615-862-5950 for detailed information and service updates.
For the latest opening status, NPL urges people to check the following channels:
All Metro Parks community and all nature centers will remain closed. The programs/events have been cancelled.
The Parthenon, Centennial Sportsplex and Centennial Art Center will also remain closed due to inclement weather and below freezing temperatures.
You should also be careful when traveling on roadways. Freezing rain, sleet, black ice, and fog are all hazards to be aware of when driving.
You can check current road conditions online on the TDOT Smartway Map.
If weather reports indicate icy conditions, consider staying off the roads until they are clear.
Black ice is highly transparent, so it is hard to see while driving.
Tips that may help if you get caught in areas of black ice:
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