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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 1:06AM EST until December 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 above zero expected at times. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero to 10 below expected. The highest peaks in the East Tennessee mountains could see isolated values as low as 10 to 15 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
December 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 14 at 12:48PM EST until December 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low zero to 10 below expected. The highest peaks in the East Tennessee mountains could see isolated values as low 10 to 15 below zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 above zero expected at times. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 13 at 11:20PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Light rain will transition into snow into the early morning hours. Light snow accumulations will be possible in higher elevations of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. Accumulations will generally be one inch or less, but, isolated totals up to two inches will be possible in the highest peaks and ridges. Motorists should be cautious of slippery road conditions, especially across the higher elevations and elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, for Sunday morning commutes.
December 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 13 at 1:38PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Light rain starting late this evening will transition into snow overnight. Light snow accumulations will be possible in higher elevations of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains into early Sunday morning. Accumulations will generally be one- inch or less, however, isolated totals up to two inches will be possible in the highest peaks and ridges. Motorists should be cautious of slippery road conditions, especially across the higher elevations and elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, for Sunday morning commutes.
December 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Cold Weather Advisory issued December 13 at 12:24PM EST until December 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. The highest peaks in the East Tennessee mountains could see isolated values as low as 15 below zero Sunday night. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Sunday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 13 at 12:28AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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A strong arctic-like cold front will move across the Tennessee valley and southern Appalachians Saturday night with frigid temperatures surging into the region for Sunday and Sunday night. Temperatures Sunday will struggle to climb into the 20s to lower 30s and teens in the mountains. Northwest winds will be brisk with gusts from 15 to 25 mph, up to 35 mph across the higher elevations. For Sunday, the cold air combined with the brisk northwest winds will drop wind chills into the teens in the valley, single digits for the Plateau and southwest Virginia, and 5 to 10 below zero across the mountains. For Sunday night, wind chills will fall into the single digits in the valley and Plateau, and 5 to 15 below zero across the mountains. Besides the cold, snow showers or flurries can be expected Sunday morning with light accumulations across the far east Tennessee and southwest Virginia mountains. When venturing outside Sunday through Monday morning be prepared for the very cold temperatures and dress appropriately. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further details or updates.
December 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 12 at 12:14AM EST until December 12 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Bands of snow will move across the region through Friday morning. Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches valley, up to 3 inches across the mountains. * WHERE...Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially across the higher elevations and elevated surface such as bridges and overpasses. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 10:20PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Bands of snow will move across the northern Plateau and northeast Tennessee through early Friday morning. The heaviest band may quickly produce 1/2 to 1 inch of snow mainly areas near the Kentucky and Virginia state line. Travel impacts will be possible through early morning especially elevated surface such as bridges and overpasses. Drive with caution and slow down.
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 12:16PM EST until December 12 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Light snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches possible. * WHERE...Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 4:40AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Scattered snow showers will move across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia this morning. The strongest snow showers may quickly produce up to 1 inch of snow in isolated locations. Most locations will likely see less than half an inch of snow. Travel impacts will be possible for the morning commute especially in places that get snow showers.
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 12:37AM EST until December 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow showers. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches primarily at elevations above 2500 feet, with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches possible across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Wind Advisory issued December 11 at 12:31AM EST until December 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Winds across the mountains have fallen below advisory level, therefore, the advisory will be allowed to expire on time.
December 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 10 at 9:13PM EST until December 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches primarily at elevations above 2500 feet, with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
December 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 8:05PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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Snow showers may develop over the northern half of the region late this evening continuing through 4 or 5 AM EST. The strongest snow showers may produce 1 to 2 inches of snow quickly in isolated locations. Confidence is medium on development of snow showers. Most locations will likely see less than half an inch of snow. Travel impacts will be possible for the morning commute especially in places that get snow showers. Isolated black ice may also be an issue once temperatures fall.
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Wind Advisory issued December 10 at 5:19PM EST until December 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Wind Advisory issued December 10 at 1:01PM EST until December 10 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 10 at 1:05PM EST until December 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches primarily at elevations above 2500 feet, with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
December 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 10 at 12:39AM EST until December 11 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches primarily over 2500 feet, with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility could be reduced in blowing snow.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Wind Advisory issued December 10 at 12:35AM EST until December 11 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 8 at 1:22PM EST until December 8 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Total snow accumulations up to one inch in the higher elevations. * WHERE...The mountains of East Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. * WHAT...Total snow accumulations up to two inches in the ridges and mountains. * WHERE...Higher elevations of Russell, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 7 at 11:50PM EST until December 8 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around an inch in the lower elevations and up to 3 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, and Southeast Greene Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around an inch in the lower elevations and up to 3 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Johnson, Southeast Carter, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to an inch in the lower elevations and up to two inches in the ridges and mountains. * WHERE...Russell, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 7 at 12:43PM EST until December 8 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to around an inch in the lower elevations and up to 3 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Johnson, Southeast Carter, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to an inch in the lower elevations and up to two inches in the ridges and mountains. * WHERE...Northeastern portions of Russell, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
December 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Freezing Fog Advisory issued December 7 at 4:03AM EST until December 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Visibility down to one quarter of a mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
December 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.
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The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
December 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 7:15PM EST until December 5 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
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* WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch, along with a light glaze of ice. * WHERE...The northern Cumberland plateau and portions of the northern Tennessee Valley near the Virginia border. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * WHAT...Mixed wintry precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, highest above 2,000 feet. A light glaze of ice is also possible, especially in Johnson county Tennessee. * WHERE...Southwest Virginia and Johnson county in far northeast Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
December 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM