Winter Weather — Chester, Tennessee

2024-01-18 · Chester, Tennessee

Event narrative

A light glaze of ice accumulated on roadways and elevated surfaces.

Wider weather episode

Arctic high pressure from a mid-Janaury cold snap remained anchored in place across the Mid-South. A weak mid-level shortwave moved into the Mid-South on January 18, 2024, as a weak surface low-pressure system tracked from the Red River Valley across southern Arkansas. As a result, overrunning developed across the area during the early morning hours. Temperatures were below freezing and light freezing rain/freezing drizzle fell across the area resulting in slick roads and numerous accidents.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1157769. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.