SUMMARY: Good morning! Excitement is building for the upcoming snowstorm expected Friday and Saturday. If you haven’t prepared your sled and snow gear, now’s the time, as snow chances look promising. This morning, isolated flurries are possible, reminiscent of recent impactful bands. Although today is quiet in some areas, flurries may still occur. By Friday morning, snow will begin in the southwestern Valley and southern plateau, intensifying through Friday afternoon and evening. Snowfall will taper off Saturday, perfect for sledding. Expect temperatures in the 30s Saturday, warming into the upper 30s and low 40s by Sunday and Monday.

The morning weather report for East Tennessee on Friday, Jan. 8.

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SUMMARY: Murphy’s Boro is enhancing its snow removal capabilities with nearly $100,000 in new equipment, notably eight additional plows, increasing the total to 22. Public Works Director Raymond Hillis highlighted the city’s growth and the need for improved public safety as more streets were added. Crews are currently brining roadways and will soon be equipped to plow snow from previously salt-only trucks. The department, which has expanded from 10 to 50 employees, now operates in shifts to ensure efficient snow removal. Additionally, the city purchased 1,000 tons of rock salt for use during winter weather.

The next time snow blankets Murfreesboro, the city will have nearly $100,000 worth of equipment to better respond.

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SUMMARY: As winter weather approaches, crews are preparing to ensure road safety. A small band of snow has already caused slick conditions and crashes on Pellissippi Parkway. Knox County Public Works has mobilized 80 workers to treat roads with a brine solution, which is cost-effective and helps prevent freezing. Starting Wednesday, teams will work 12-hour shifts over two days, covering 1,800 miles. The city of Knoxville will prioritize major routes before moving to smaller ones. Residents are advised to drive carefully, especially in areas where water may be standing on the roads.

Crews are pretreating the roads ahead of possible accumulating snow this week. Here’s what we learned.

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