Maury officials warn to ‘stay home’ amid winter weather as road conditions hazardous
The Maury County Office of Emergency Management reported snowfall early in the morning, around 7 a.m. on January 24.
The Columbia Police Department described road conditions as “deteriorating,” leading to closures along Brookmeade Drive near Walmart, advising drivers to avoid the area.
“Please, unless you have to go out, stay home,” CPD posted on Facebook. “We will continue to update.”
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A snow plow clears roads in Columbia on January 24, 2026 after snow began falling around 7 a.m. in Columbia, Tennessee.
Maury County Animal Services also announced it would remain closed due to weather conditions, but expressed gratitude to staff and volunteers for ensuring animals remained safe, well-fed and warm.
“We sincerely thank our staff who came early to ensure our animals had clean kennels and food, medications and enrichments to keep them busy throughout the day,” the post read.
“Our crew is the best and our pets are all warm and toasty 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 the streets of the city of Columbia January 24, 2026, after the first snowfall amid a snowstorm forecast through Sunday.
Columbia Fire & Rescue also shared tips from the National Association of State Fire Marshals on winter storm safety:
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Keep heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn
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Never use ovens, grills or generators to heat your home
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Make sure smoke alarms and CO alarms are working
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Avoid candles – use flashlights when possible
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Prepare for power outages with flashlights, batteries and warm clothing
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Avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary
“Cold weather increases the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning,” the CFR said. Preparation and safe choices save lives. »
The Family Center, 921 S. Beckett St., also set up warming stations throughout the weekend.
First United Methodist Church, 222 W. 7th St., will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
West 7th Church of Christ, 405 W. 7th St., will be open 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. Pets will be allowed in the Family Center, but must be in crates/cages and owners must remain with the pets at all times.
Jay Powell is a reporter for the Daily Herald.
This article originally appeared in the Daily Herald: Maury Co. Officials: ‘Stay Home’ in Midwinter; dangerous roads
