[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
233 pm est sat feb 17 2007 
 
...accumulating snowfall expected this evening into sunday 
morning... 
 
.a strong...fast moving low pressure system will move east 
through the southern appalachian tonight. 
 
as the system moves through...light to moderate snow will spread 
east across much of the area. 
 
the heaviest snowfall is expected across the cumberland 
plateau...southwest virginia...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. 
 
central and southern valley locations of east tennessee will get 
a dusting with up to an inch possible. generally 1 to 3 inches of 
snow is expected in the 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 moves through. 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.con.kmrx.sn.y.0005.000000t0000z-070218t1200z/ 
scott tn-campbell-claiborne-hancock-morgan-lee-wise- 
including the cities of...oneida...la follette...tazewell... 
sneedville...wartburg...jonesville...wise 
233 pm est sat feb 17 2007 
 
...snow advisory remains in effect until 7 am est sunday... 
 
a snow advisory remains in effect until 7 am est sunday. 
 
snow will continue this evening across the northern cumberland 
plateau and extreme southwest virginia...and linger most of the 
night. total snowfall may range from 1 to 4 inches by sunday 
morning. 
 
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: Campbell, Claiborne, Hancock, Morgan, Scott.  In Virginia: Lee, Norton City, Wise.



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