…A SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE AREA FRIDAY INTO
SATURDAY WITH WIDESPREAD ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL…
.Snow is expected to spread into the Tennessee Valley and southern
Appalachian region Friday morning. Snow will continue through the
afternoon and evening, then taper off Friday night. Several inches
of snow are expected, potentially causing significant travel
impacts. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain
in some areas, with light ice accumulation possible.
* WHAT…Heavy snow and mixed precipitation possible. Widespread
snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with up to 6 inches
possible. Mixture of sleet and freezing rain possible south of
I-40 with light ice accumulation possible.
* WHERE…Portions of southwest North Carolina, East Tennessee, and
southwest Virginia.
* WHEN…From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.