Special Weather Statement North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 10:03

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 10:03am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
As additional precipitation spreads across the area this afternoon and evening, periods of snow may mix with rain, or transition to primarily snow, at times. Some locations may see a dusting to one-half inch of snow primarily on grassy or elevated surfaces. Minimal travel impacts are expected outside of reduced visibilities under the heaviest precipitation. For tonight into Tuesday morning, there is potential for residual moisture on area roadways to freeze into black ice and result in slick spots. Take caution on your morning commutes.
Area Description: 
Cherokee; Clay; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Northwest Greene; Washington; Northwest Carter; East Polk; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN