When There is a Threat of Snow in the Chattanooga Area

When there is a threat of snow in Chattanooga, people go nuts. Supermarkets love it when there is a threat of snow, because people buy the store out thinking they are going to be stuck for weeks without food. Schools close before a snowflake even falls. We rarely have snow, but when it does snow it's mainly limited to 1 to 3 inches. The snow generally melts quickly because our precipitation comes from the gulf and is associated with a warm front. We have a chance of snow tonight and you can bet the stores are running out of milk and bread.

Forecast for Chattanooga from WTVC News Channel 9:

Today: Scattered snow/rain/sleet showers, otherwise mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s, and breezy with a SW wind around 10mph. Some light accumulation with the snow showers to begin with

Tonight: Wintry mix becoming all snow showers late. Overnight low temperatures will be falling from the upper 30s to low 30s. West wind between 5-10mph. Accumulations will be possible.