Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 12:31PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:31am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Rain changing to snow expected this afternoon. Total snow
accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, except up to 5 inches across the
higher elevations of the Smoky Mountains. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.
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.
Area Description:
Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe; Wise
Forcast Office:
NWS Morristown TN