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01/12/2026

A CLOSER LOOK AT WEDNESDAY NIGHT / THURSDAY
You may remember my post from yesterday highlighting the possibility of a few snowflakes Wednesday night into Thursday. I also mentioned that we were still a few days out, and that a lot could change between now and then. Unfortunately for my snow lovers out there, the overnight data is not your friend…

Below are the latest probabilities from both the American (GFS) and European (ECMWF) ensemble models, showing the chance of at least 1” of snowfall.
👉 An ensemble means the model is run many different times with slightly different conditions, giving us probabilities instead of just one single forecast.
• White areas = little to no chance
• Blue shades = around a 10–20% chance
• Red shades = near 100% chance
The circled area represents Southern Middle Tennessee, and as you can see, the current data supports little to no chance of accumulating snow. Yesterday, the chance of 1” of snow was near 50%. Talk about a quick turnaround!

Could we still see a few flakes or a very brief dusting? Sure. But the latest guidance suggests that most of the moisture will be gone before the cold air truly settles in.

This is exactly why I didn’t mention snowfall totals or specifics yesterday. As I stated in yesterday’s post, snowfall events around here are fragile, and they require a lot of ingredients to line up just right. For now, it looks like better luck next time, snow fans….

There is another weak system I’m watching this weekend that could bring some light snow showers, but we’re still too far out for specifics.

📘 More details are coming in this afternoon’s Weather Blog and in today’s Kirby’s Weather Snapshot video.
Stay with Southern Tennessee Weather on the app, on the 24/7 channel, and on stnweather.com for updates every day NO MATTER THE WEATHER!

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The Chase is back! 🏁 NASCAR is back on WLIJ, Southern Middle Tennessee's Radio Home for the NASCAR Cup Series, this February from Bowman Gray Stadium!

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01/12/2026

❄️ SNOW CHANCES LATER THIS WEEK? ❄️
I’m closely watching an arctic cold front expected to move through Southern Middle Tennessee on Wednesday. Along and behind this front, model data has consistently hinted at some moisture lingering as much colder air settles into the region.
Because of that, a few snowflakes may be possible.

Before we go any further, it’s important to be very clear about what we DON’T know yet:
• The exact timing of when the cold air arrives
• How well that cold air overlaps with the available moisture
• Whether anything could actually accumulate
• What, if any, impacts we could see
Systems like this are very delicate around here. Snow in our part of Tennessee usually requires several ingredients to line up almost perfectly, and we’re still a few days out.

If this turns into anything worth talking about, it would most likely be a light event, and the best chance would favor higher elevations of the Cumberland Plateau (Sewanee, Monteagle, Tracy City, Altamont).

Right now, this is firmly in the “something to watch” category, not something to plan around. There is still a lot to figure out over the next few days, but I’ll be watching trends closely and keeping you updated!
STAY TUNED!

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The Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Aerospace campus, the Transportation Alternative Grant through TDOT, the Riverview District, and Greenway plans are all engaging subjects on this month's Gov Talk! with Shelbyville City Manager Scott Collins! Hosted by WLIJ's Chase Clanton.

Originally aired on Friday, January 9th, 2026.