Weather tips
Hamilton County Emergency Services wants everyone to remember this important information: Cold air impacts: * Those not dressed appropriately will be susceptible to hypothermia/frostbite. * Exposed pipes may freeze * Threat to outside pets and livestock Prepare: * Dress appropriately if you are going outdoors, especially children * Cover or insulate exposed pipes * Bring in or provide shelter for livestock or outdoor pets * Check on the elderly or those with insufficient heat
The Chattanooga area may get some snow next week while frigid Arctic air moves into Hamilton County.
The National Weather Service reports the wind chill readings this weekend will be as low as -10 degrees to -20 degrees in the mountains and -5 degree to 5 degrees in the valleys.
The NWS is calling for snowfall starting around 1 a.m. Monday morning. The low overnight will be around 18 degrees.
Snow may continue until 2 p.m. Monday before possibly turning into rain. The high Monday will be near 35 degrees.
On Tuesday, more rain and snow is likely, with a high near 41 before falling to a low of 23. The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
The high Wednesday will be near 32 degrees with a 20 percent chance of snow.
Thursday will also see a 20 percent chance of rain or snow with a high near 36.
