Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 20 at 3:20PM EST until December 21 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 20, 2024 - 12:20pm
Expires:
December 21, 2024 - 12:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 5 inches,
mainly above 2500 feet elevation. Locally higher amounts possible
over the highest elevations of northeast Tennessee and the Smoky
Mountains. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through this evening.
* WHERE...Portions of the east Tennessee mountains and southwest
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute across higher
elevations of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description:
Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Lee; Wise; Russell; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN