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February 2021 Winter Storm

Middle Tennessee Districts Taking More Snow Days, And MNPS Adjusts Return Schedule

Damon Mitchell

February 17, 2021

Nashville students who are transitioning to in-person learning will spend a few extra days outside of the classroom due to “continued hazardous road conditions.” Metro Nashville Public Schools will be closed for another snow day on Thursday, then temporarily shift to all-virtual learning on Friday.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, Metro Schools, severe weather

Next Winter Storm Forecast Includes Sleet And Snow, But A Lot Of Uncertainty

Tony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

winter storm watch

A second wallop of bad weather is on its way to the region, but forecasters are noting extreme uncertainty on the exact mix of freezing rain, snow and ice. What is likely, though, is another run of difficult driving.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather

Franklin Sledding Accident Prompts River Rescue

Tony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

Franklin sledding rescue

A sledding incident in Franklin on Tuesday ended in a rescue by firefighters.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, Franklin, severe weather

A Snow Day In Nashville Means Sledding And Skating — Yes, Outdoor Ice Skating

Rachel Iacovone

February 16, 2021

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The winter storm continued to close schools, businesses and state offices Tuesday, as Nashville turned into a snow-covered city. But, for the more adventurous, the growing piles of snow and ice meant sledding down the Capitol hill, snowboarding in front of the Parthenon and playing ice hockey in Centennial Park.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Centennial Park, February 2021 Winter Storm, severe weather, snow, Tennessee State Capitol

Nashville Shelters Expand Capacity For People Without Housing During Extreme Weather

Paige Pfleger

February 16, 2021

Bicentennial Mall during a snowstorm on Feb. 15, 2021.
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It is rare for Middle Tennessee to have such extreme cold temperatures, but shelters for people without housing are ready to meet demand, in part thanks to facilities created at the start of the pandemic.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm

Tennessee Legislature Shuts Down Due To Inclement Weather — A First In Years

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 16, 2021

snow Tennessee State Capitol
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The winter storm affecting middle Tennessee has shut down legislative business in the state — a first in five years. Senate Speaker Randy McNally said in a tweet the decision to cancel the committee hearings this week was made so lawmakers don’t have to drive to Nashville.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, February 2021 Winter Storm

Winter Weather Leads To Dangerous Power Outages In Tennessee

Paige Pfleger

February 16, 2021

Nashville snow February 2021

Severe winter weather has left thousands of Tennessee residents without power — and without heat — in below-freezing temperatures.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm

Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week

Emily SinerandTony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

A cardinal sits in a tree during a winter storm on Feb. 15, 2021.

The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather, snow, Tennessee Highway Patrol, transportation, Williamson County

Exploring On Foot, Some Venture Into Nashville’s Winter Storm

Samantha MaxandTony Gonzalez

February 15, 2021

snow sled Nashville

A winter storm caused chaos in Tennessee, but some ventured outside on foot to have fun in the rare combination of ice, sleet and snow.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, severe weather, snow

Ice Storm Closes Schools, Causes Travel Hazards Across Parts Of Tennessee

Alexis Marshall

February 11, 2021

weather service storm ice map

The rain has turned into ice in some parts of Middle Tennessee on Thursday morning.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, ice storm, severe weather

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