Winter Storm Warning 01/09/2025 08:46 for Tennessee areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 9 at 11:46AM EST until January 11 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 8:46am
Expires: 
January 10, 2025 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches in the foothills, with snowfall totals almost 1 foot in the mountain peaks. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Instruction: 
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description: 
Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Morristown TN