Live weather updates: Glaze of freezing rain causing slick roads across Middle Tennessee

A wintry mix of snow, freezing rain and sleet Thursday followed by a blast of frigid temperatures resulted in slick roads across Middle Tennessee Friday as local officials continue to warn drivers to stay home if they can.

Matt Reagan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Nashville said light snow fell Friday morning with little to no accumulation, but temperatures are expected to fall into Friday afternoon.

The weather service has issued a wind chill advisory Friday night through noon Saturday.

"We're headed for another single-digit night (Friday)," Reagan told The Tennessean. "At BNA, we have a low of 7 degrees going. The wind chill values tomorrow (Saturday) morning will probably be negative five to negative 10."

On Thursday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said crews were working to clear secondary routes, however, they were set to return to clearing primary routes Friday after the roads refroze overnight.

Nashville Department of Transportation said they have 32 snow plows and more than 56 crews working, as well as plenty of salt on hand.

Before departing, check road conditions by viewing local traffic cameras. If you need assistance while on the road, you may dial the Tennessee Highway Patrol at *THP (*847).

One confirmed dead in Madison due to weather-related crash

One person was confirmed dead in a weather-related car crash in Madison County, but state officials did not release any details about the incident, citing the pending investigation.

Is flooding possible as thaw, rain comes next week?

With several inches of snow on the ground, and a thaw and rain forecast for next week, flooding is possible for rivers and part of Middle Tennessee.

But National Weather Service Nashville meteorologist Matt Reagan said because of recent drought conditions, forecasters are not overly concerned about flooding with the upcoming snow thaw coupled with up to two inches of rain in the forecast for next week, though he did say rivers could be susceptible to flooding.

Winter-related death totals reach 17 in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Health has reported 17 weather-related deaths since snow and ice and frigid temperatures began blanketing Middle Tennessee Sunday.

Five people died in Shelby County, two in Washington and Marshall, and one person in Hickman, Madison, Carroll, Knox, Van Buren, Lauderdale, Roane and Henry Counties, respectively, according to news releases from the Tennessee Department of Health.

Henry County names man who died Wednesday

Henry County Sheriff Josh Frey said Aaron Hoover was found dead beside his vehicle Wednesday.

Frey said believes Hoover slipped on the ice, fell to the ground and was unable to get back up before succumbing to harsh weather conditions.

State offices closed Friday

Due to hazardous weather and travel conditions, state offices will be closed Friday across Tennessee.

State services offered online will remain available and state employees will work remotely where possible.

WeGo services adjusting to winter weather

Due to winter weather, WeGo will operate a Saturday schedule Friday.

Route 19 Herman will not run Friday morning.

Added bus routes Friday include routes 87, 88, 89, 94 and 95.

Route 84 in Murfreesboro will not serve Middle Tennessee State University and will end at Rover Transit Center.

The WeGo Star, 64 Star Downtown Shuttle, and 93 Star West End Shuttle will operate as regularly scheduled.

Blood shortage grows in Middle Tennessee

Weather conditions have contributed to a blood shortage in Middle Tennessee with blood banks noting several massive blood transfusions in the past day.

Blood Assurance is recommending that more than 70 hospitals in the region postpone elective surgeries until Jan. 24 to allow the organization to rebuild inventory.

Blood Assurance is working on less than a half-day supply on most blood types as of Thursday and is asking more people in the community to donate blood or platelets, a release said.

Curbside collection suspended in Nashville due to weather

Metro Water Services is suspending trash and recycling collection for the remainder of the week due to ongoing inclement weather.

The agency expects return to normal service Monday.

Convenience centers are tentatively planned to open Saturday. Drop off sites will resume collections as soon as road conditions allow.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Middle Tennessee roads hazardous again after freezing rain, light snow