Clarksville Braces for Extreme Cold, Wind Chills

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Clarksville is preparing for a prolonged cold snap, with overnight lows near 10 degrees and wind chills as low as -5 expected over the next few days. A Cold Advisory has been issued for Montgomery County, and while the main roads are mostly clear, many side streets, driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots remain covered in packed ice.

Why it matters

The extreme cold and icy conditions pose a risk to public safety, with the potential for power outages, transportation disruptions, and hazardous walking and driving conditions. Residents will need to take precautions to stay safe and warm during this cold spell.

The details

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Advisory for Montgomery County, warning of very cold wind chills as low as -5 expected on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Highs will remain below freezing until Monday afternoon. While the main roads in Clarksville are mostly clear, many side streets are still covered in packed ice, and the bigger issue is with driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots.

• The Cold Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight until Monday at noon.
• There is a 20% chance of flurries and snow showers in Montgomery County today.
• Overnight lows are expected to be near 10 degrees for the next three nights.
• Wind chills as low as -5 are expected on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
• Highs will remain below freezing until Monday afternoon.

What’s next

Residents should take steps to protect themselves and their property from the extreme cold, such as dressing warmly, checking on vulnerable neighbors, and ensuring their homes are properly insulated and heated.