Special Weather Statement 01/09/2025 01:23 for Tennessee, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 4:23AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:23am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 8:00am
Description: 
Light snow showers and flurries are still occurring across parts of southwest Virginia and extreme northeast Tennessee in a very cold airmass early this morning. The precipitation may continue through the early to mid morning hours. With the cold temperatures some accumulation of a dusting up to as much as a half inch may still occur. Other locations may have residual snow and ice due to the below freezing temperatures the last couple days. While accumulations will be light, slippery conditions are possible on untreated roadways, especially where lingering snow or ice from precipitation earlier this week is still frozen on surfaces. If traveling this morning, use extra caution and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Area Description: 
Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Washington; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN