Maury officials warn to 'stay home' amid winter weather as road conditions hazardous

Columbia Daily Herald

Maury officials warn to 'stay home' amid winter weather as road conditions hazardous

Jay Powell, Columbia Daily Herald

Sat, January 24, 2026 at 8:11 PM UTC

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The historic courthouse on Public Square in Columbia was a haze amid snow falling on Jan. 24, 2026 in Columbia, Tenn.

Maury County's Office of Emergency Management reported snow falling in the early morning hours around 7 a.m. Jan. 24.

Columbia Police Department described road conditions as "deteriorating," prompting closures along Brookmeade Drive near Walmart, advising drivers to avoid the area.

"Please, unless you must go out, stay home," CPD posted to Facebook. "We will continue to update."

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A snow plow is clearing roads in Columbia on Jan. 24, 2026 after snow began falling around 7 a.m. in Columbia, Tenn.

Maury County Animal Services also posted that it will remain closed due to weather, but expressed gratitude to staff and volunteers for ensuring animals remain safe, well fed and warm.

"We have a huge thank you going out to our staff who came in early to make sure our animals had clean kennels and food, medicine and enrichment to keep them occupied through the day," the post reads.

"Our team is the best and our animals are all tucked in nice and snug for the day. Our ACOs are on call to respond to emergencies. Please fill out an incident report found on the Maury County website under Animal Control to make a report and an officer will respond. Please stay safe and bring your pets inside."

Cars are scarce on city streets in Columbia on Jan. 24, 2026, after the first round of snow amid a predicted snow storm lasting until Sunday.

Columbia Fire & Rescue also shared the National Association of State Fire Marshals' tips on winter storm safety:

Keep space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn
Never use ovens, grills, or generators to heat your home
Make sure smoke alarms and CO alarms are working
Avoid candles—use flashlights when possible
Prepare for power outages with flashlights, batteries, and warm clothing
Avoid travel unless absolutely necessary

"Cold weather increases the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning," CFR posted. Preparation and safe choices save lives."

The Family Center, 921 S. Beckett St., has also set up warming stations throughout the weekend.

First United Methodist Church, 222 W. 7th St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

West 7th Church of Christ, 405 W. 7th St., will be open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The Family Center will be open until 7 a.m. Monday morning. Showers and limited laundry are also available at The Family Center. Animals will be allowed at The Family Center, but must be in crates/cages and the owners must stay with the animals at all times.

Jay Powell is a reporter with The Daily Herald.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Maury Co. officials: 'Stay home' amid winter weather; roads hazardous

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