[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
416 am est thu feb 1 2007 
 
...significant snow or a mix of wintry precipitation expected 
today and tonight... 
 
.strong winds a few thousand feet into the atmosphere will 
transport moisture from the gulf of mexico into the cold air mass 
that covers much of the southeastern u.s. snow will continue to spread 
across the area today...then warmer air aloft will turn some of the 
precipitation into sleet and rain. cold pockets of air at some 
locations may experience a brief period of light freezing rain as 
well. 
 
the precipitation will likely taper off during the afternoon... 
and will start again at mostly the northern locations thursday 
evening as another weaker system races through the area. 
 
areas along and north of a line from oak ridge to greeneville 
will have a better chance of getting mostly snow and sleet. the 
heaviest amounts of snow should occur in the mountains along the 
tennessee and north carolina line...the northern cumberland 
plateau and across the higher terrain of southwestern virginia. 
some light icing may accumulate up to around 1/10 inch...from any 
periods of light freezing rain. 
 
be sure to check road conditions and the latest forecasts before 
traveling thursday through friday. 
 
stay tuned to this station for later forecasts and statements 
from your national weather service. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.ext.kmrx.sn.y.0004.070201t0916z-070202t0900z/ 
hancock-hawkins-sullivan-northwest greene-washington tn- 
northwest carter- 
including the cities of...sneedville...rogersville...kingsport... 
bristol...greeneville...johnson city...elizabethton 
416 am est thu feb 1 2007 
 
...snow advisory now in effect until 4 am est friday... 
 
the snow advisory is now in effect until 4 am est friday. 
snow will move into the region before daybreak today and will 
continue through most of the morning. some sleet and rain may mix 
in with the snow at times. the snow will taper off late today but 
increase again tonight before ending early friday morning. 
 
total snow accumulations through thursday evening may total from 
2 to 5 inches...with the heavier snow amounts mostly at and above 
2000 feet in elevation. some localized light ice accumulations will 
also be possible. 
 
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: Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Sullivan, Washington.



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