[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
1127 am est sat feb 17 2007 
 
...accumulating snowfall expected this afternoon into sunday 
morning... 
 
.a strong...fast moving low pressure system will move across the 
southern appalachian region late this afternoon and tonight. 
 
as the system approaches...light to moderate snow will spread 
east across much of the area. 
 
the heaviest snowfall is expected across northern parts of the 
cumberland plateau...the highest elevations of southwestern 
virginia and northeast tennessee...and the mountains of east 
tennessee with as much as 2 to 5 inches possible by sunday 
morning. an inch or two of snow could accumulate in parts of 
cherokee and clay counties of north carolina...mainly above 
3000 feet. 
 
a mix of rain and snow is expected over warmer southern tennessee 
valley locations this afternoon and possibly into early evening... 
before changing back to light snow. central valley locations of 
east tennessee may get from a dusting up to 2 inches of snowfall 
overnight...with accumulations of generally 1 to 3 inches expected 
in the snow advisory areas. 
 
actual snow amounts will depend on the track and speed of the low 
pressure system...which may change slightly as this winter 
weather system approaches. so...please stay tuned to noaa weather 
radio... or your favorite tv or radio station...for later 
statements and forecasts from your national weather service. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.new.kmrx.ww.y.0004.070217t1800z-070218t1200z/ 
sequatchie-bledsoe-rhea-marion- 
including the cities of...dunlap...pikeville...dayton...jasper 
1127 am est sat feb 17 2007 /1027 am cst sat feb 17 2007/ 
 
...winter weather advisory in effect until 7 am est /6 am cst/ 
sunday... 
 
the national weather service in morristown has issued a winter 
weather advisory...which is in effect until 7 am est /6 am cst/ 
sunday. 
 
light snow may become mixed with rain or freezing rain this 
afternoon across the southern cumberland plateau. the precipitation 
will become all snow this evening and continue overnight. total 
snowfall amounts will range from 1 to 3 inches...especially above 
2000 feet. 
 
a winter weather advisory means that periods of snow...sleet... 
and/or freezing rain 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 and ice covered roads and limited visibilities. if you must 
travel...slow down and allow extra time to reach your 
destination. 



Affected Counties:
In Tennessee: Bledsoe, Marion, Rhea, Sequatchie.



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