[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
359 pm edt sun apr 15 2007 
 
...light snow accumulations possible overnight across the higher 
elevations of southwest virginia and northeast tennessee... 
 
.a strong upper level disturbance will swing over the southern 
appalachian region this afternoon and evening...bringing much 
colder air aloft. this colder air aloft will help change the rain 
over to snow this evening across southwest virginia and much of 
northeast tennessee...including the smoky mountains. 
 
although lower elevations...including the north and central 
valleys...may see some light snowfall...accumulations should be 
limited to the higher elevations above 2500 feet. heaviest snow 
amounts should mainly occur above 4000 feet. 
 
stay tuned to this station or noaa weather radio for later 
statements and forecasts. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.con.kmrx.sn.y.0007.000000t0000z-070416t0800z/ 
johnson-cocke smoky mountains-southeast greene-unicoi- 
southeast carter-blount smoky mountains-sevier smoky mountains- 
southeast monroe-lee-wise-scott-russell-washington- 
including the cities of...mountain city...cosby...cedar creek... 
erwin...roan mountain...cades cove...gatlinburg...coker creek... 
jonesville...wise...gate city...lebanon...abingdon 
359 pm edt sun apr 15 2007 
 
...snow advisory remains in effect until 4 am edt monday... 
 
a snow advisory remains in effect until 4 am edt monday. 
 
rain showers will gradually mix with or change to snow showers 
late this afternoon and evening...possibly mixed with drizzle or 
sleet at times. light snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches will be 
possible by early monday morning across the higher elevations of 
southwest virginia and northeast tennessee...mainly above 2500 
feet. this includes the smoky mountains...were isolated higher 
amounts up to 4 inches may occur on the highest peaks and ridges. 
 
a snow advisory means that periods of snow are expected or 
occurring...but accumulations are expected to be light.  driving 
and walking may be difficult on untreated roadways and sidewalks. 
be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities. if 
you must travel...slow down and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. 



Affected Counties:
In Tennessee: Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Sevier, Unicoi.  In Virginia: Bristol City, Lee, Norton City, Russell, Scott, Washington, Wise.



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