Winter Weather Advisory 12/20/2024 12:20 for Tennessee, Virginia areas

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