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Wetter than normal Tennessee winter? What Farmers’ Almanac and weather forecasters predict
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How ‘La Niña’ is causing this year’s extreme weather events
La Niña, the cool phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, is set to trigger extreme weather events in 2024.
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Instead of a winter wonderland, Tennessee — along with the rest of the United States — is expected to experience a wet whirlwind, according to the 208th edition of the Farmers’ Almanac. The 2024-2025 winter weather outlook calls for a winter season full of rapid-fire storms that will bring both rain and snow for most regions.
The outlook predicts a cold, wet winter for most locations. Average or above normal temperatures are forecast for New England, the Northeast, the Southern Plains, the Southeast and the Atlantic Coast regions.
“It definitely looks more wet than white in many areas,” Farmers’ Almanac Editor Sandi Duncan told USA TODAY. “Obviously, depending on where you live, there might be more white than wet, but we’re focusing in on the wet winter ahead.”
Here’s what lies ahead regarding winter weather.
What does the Farmers’ Almanac say about the 2024-2025 winter outlook in Tennessee?
As previously reported by USA TODAY, the Farmers’ Almanac predicts that Southeast states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia) are expected to be “mild and wet” overall.
“But that doesn’t mean they will escape Old Man Winter,” added Duncan.
Tennessee will experience a hotter and wetter than average winter season, according to the National Weather Service
According to the Climate Prediction Center, Tennessee will experience above average temperatures (33-40%) with parts of the Middle Tennessee region experiencing above average precipitation (33-40%) during December, January and February.
“There is still a 60-67% chance that either near normal or below normal temperatures are experienced, but our best prediction is that we’ll exceed the monthly temperature averages,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist, Ryan Husted.
In December, Nashville experiences average highs of 52, average lows of 33 and an average precipitation of 4.43 inches. In January, the area normally sees highs of 49, lows of 30 and an average precipitation of 4 inches. Then in February, things gradually begin to heat up with average high of 54, lows of 33 and an average precipitation of 4.47 inches.
Most of the Southeastern United States is typically favored for above normal temperatures, due to La Niña, the periodic cooling of sea-surface temperatures, added Husted.
How will La Niña impact weather weather in Tennessee?
Low pressure systems generally move north of the area during La Niña conditions, which often keeps Tennessee in the area of warmer temperatures, providing fuel for thunderstorms, said Husted.
The probabilities for the Volunteer State to experience a major winter event like snow or ice are lower, however extreme winter events can never be ruled out. For example, the winters of 2022-2023 (a La Niña winter) and 2023-2024 both experienced above normal temperatures yet they still came with a “substantial” cold snap, said Husted.
“We all remember these single winter events but often forget how warm the rest of the winter is,” Husted told the Tennessean in an email. “… We speak in general terms for the season and are unable to predict single weather events and their exact timing until they have formed and are approaching us, usually a few days away.”
Will Nashville receive snow this winter?
It is currently impossible to predict how much snow Nashville will receive this season, said Husted. Based on previous snowfall events, Music City favors normal (4.7 inches) and below normal snowfall during La Niña winters.
The winters of 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023 were all La Niña winters, and they received 5.2 inches of snow (near normal), 9.5 inches of snow (above normal) and 1.2 inches of snow (below normal), respectively.
How much snow did the Nashville area receive last winter?
In January, Nashville experienced record breaking snowfall, receiving its yearly average of snow in less than 24 hours. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the weather service confirmed Nashville’s official snowfall accumulation was 7.6 inches, with the majority of it (6.3 inches) falling on Monday alone.
Surrounding areas were covered under an even thicker blanket of snow. Kingston Springs, Gallatin and Hendersonville received eight inches while Belle Meade, Berry HIll and Oak Hill received nine inches.
Record snowfall in Nashville? Music City surpasses yearly average in less than 24 hours
Nashville’s top five snowstorms:
- March 16-18, 1892: 17 inches
- Feb. 2-3, 1886: 16 inches
- Feb. 20-21, 1929: 15 inches
- Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 1951: 12 inches
- Feb. 6-9, 1979: 11 inches
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana
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How East Tennessee has honored and remembered SSG Ryan Knauss since he was killed in Afghanistan
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – It has been three years since Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Knauss gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Knauss, a Corryton native, was one of 13 servicemembers killed in the deadly Kabul airport bombing during the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.
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In the three years since he was killed, East Tennessee has continued to honor and remember Knauss.
In the months after his death, a pedestrian bridge was planned to be built and named after him at Gibbs High School, his alma mater.
Work was set to begin on the project earlier this year, but Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said it was delayed.
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The bridge, when complete, will go across Tazewell Pike between Gibbs Middle and Gibbs High schools.
The nonprofit Respect and Remember Foundation, also known as R2Factor, has helped honor and remember Knauss with several community events, including raising money for the Gibbs High School JROTC, the Tennessee Fallen Heroes Hike and Ride and the Mountain Man Memorial March.
The University of Tennessee and Gibbs High School have both honored Knauss with scholarships named after him.
Rep. Tim Burchett also introduced a bill earlier this year in response to Knauss’s death that would require the secretary of state to make three reports to distribute to the necessary congressional committees.
Burchett said part of the reason he introduced the bill was because Knauss died during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, saying back in June that “We need to make sure our tax dollars don’t go towards terrorists who killed Americans.”
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The bill passed the House and was introduced in the Senate, where it needs to pass in order to be sent to the president to be signed into law.
Knauss was also honored on Friday with his name being inscribed on a monument in World’s Fair Park that honors service members from East Tennessee who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Also on Friday, a parking spot at Nine Line Apparel in Pigeon Forge was dedicated to Knauss. It includes a QR Code that can be scanned to learn more about Knauss’s life and his ultimate sacrifice.
Honoring and remembering Knauss has gone beyond East Tennessee, with events that have been held recently in Kentucky and North Carolina.
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Titans DB Suffers Injury vs. Saints
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The Tennessee Titans have suffered a few injuries in the secondary during training camp, and the position group racked up another one in the first half against the New Orleans Saints.
Defensive back Elijah Molden had to be helped by trainers off the field after making a tackle on Saints tight end Michael Jacobson. According to team reporter Jim Wyatt, he is being evaluated for a concussion.
It remains to be seen whether Molden will return for the game, but given the fact that the Titans are still in the preseason, it wouldn’t be a surprise for him to stay on the sidelines for the rest of the afternoon as a precaution.
Molden, 25, is entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract. He was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Molden started eight games for the Titans last season recording a career-high 73 tackles and an interception for a touchdown.
Despite Molden’s success last season, the Titans felt it was necessary to bring in some other safeties to the roster. The team signed Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs earlier in training camp, and the two of them are expected to be ahead of Molden on the depth chart.
Molden has the ability to play both cornerback and safety, making him a valuable part of the unit. That’s why his health is super important, because the Titans can utilize him in multiple spots depending on which others get hurt.
L’Jarius Sneed and Chidobe Awuzie, the team’s starting cornerbacks, have been injured throughout the majority of training camp, so Molden has gotten a considerable amount of reps at that spot.
Regardless of where Molden plays, he plays a key role for the Titans, and the team needs him to heal up and get ready to face the Chicago Bears in the season opener in two weeks’ time.
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Over 100 Rabbits Rescued from Tennessee Residence After ‘Overwhelmed’ Owner Asks for Help Rehoming Them
“It’s the best for everybody,” the owner said of rehoming the animals, many of whom are receiving aid for various ailments
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Rescued rabbit
More than 100 rabbits have been rescued from a home in Tennessee after an “overwhelmed” owner asked for help rehoming them.
On Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Humane Society of the United States and the McKamey Animal Center arrived at the residence in Chattanooga, where they found the homeowner and the large number of animals “living in extremely unsanitary conditions,” per a press release.
“The rabbits appeared to suffer from a variety of ailments including flea infestations, hair loss and injuries typical of overcrowding,” the press release stated, adding that “multiple nursing litters and rabbits of various ages were found burrowing in furniture throughout the residence.”
Veterinarians, according to the press release, indicated that several rabbits could also be pregnant.
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A rabbit being rescued
A Friendly Reminder That Adorable Bunnies Are Pets for Life (Not Just for Easter)
According to the press release, the owner of the home took care of pet rabbits for more than 30 years, but his ability to properly supervise them declined after he suffered “a health crisis.”
After the number of the animals grew in size, the owner reached out to the McKamey Animal Center, which requested the assistance of the Humane Society of the United States, for help.
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A rabbit
Veterinarians are currently conducting “in-depth exams” of the rabbits, who will “receive flea treatment, topical eye medication to treat infections and any treatment for any other medical issues identified,” the Humane Society of the United States said.
“After a flurry of activity during the rescue operation, we enjoyed starting our day watching the bunnies nibble on their hay, burrow in their bedding, snuggle with their littermates and explore their environment,” said Audra Houghton, director of operations for the Humane Society of the United States’ animal rescue team. “We are looking forward to getting a more clear picture of their health status as we conduct in-depth veterinary exams.”
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A rabbit being rescued
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In an interview with the Humane Society of the United States that was seen by PEOPLE, the homeowner explained that his first rabbit saved his life and helped his sobriety.
He also said that a conversation with a friend led him to eventually ask for help in rehoming the animals in his residence.
“The key thing for me, though, with all these guys is to know they’re finding good safe homes. That’s all I’ve ever wanted,” said the caregiver.
“That’s what I try to picture with these guys leaving — it’s the best for everybody,” he added of the rabbits being rehomed after getting medical treatment.
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