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MORRISTOWN, TN – The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, in effect from 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM Thursday.
🌨️ What to Expect
- Snowfall Totals:
- General amounts: 1–3 inches above 2,500 feet.
- Locally higher totals: Up to 5 inches possible across the highest peaks of the Smokies and far northeast Tennessee mountains.
- Winds: Gusty conditions may produce blowing snow and reduced visibility, especially along ridges.
📍 Affected Areas
- Tennessee Counties: Johnson, Unicoi, Cocke (Smoky Mtns), Greene (Southeast), Carter (Southeast), Blount (Smoky Mtns), Sevier (Smoky Mtns), Monroe (Southeast).
- Virginia Counties: Wise, Russell, Washington.
🕓 Timing
- Wednesday Afternoon: Snow begins over higher elevations, spreading into foothills by evening.
- Overnight: Snow continues with reduced visibility in heavier bursts.
- Thursday Morning: Tapering snow, but slick roads likely for the commute.
⚠️ Impacts
- Slippery road conditions, especially on mountain roads, overpasses, and bridges.
- Reduced visibility in blowing snow at higher elevations.
- Hazardous travel likely Wednesday evening into early Thursday.
Motorists should allow extra time, reduce speed, and use caution when driving on snow-covered roads.
For road conditions, call 511 in Tennessee or Virginia before traveling.
