[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
652 am est sun feb 18 2007 
 
...accumulating snowfall gradually ending today... 
 
.lingering low level moisture and brisk west or northwest winds... 
will continue to produce at least scattered snow showers or 
flurries...on the back side of the departing low pressure system. 
 
some additional light snow accumulations may occur at least this 
morning...with a few snow showers or flurries lasting into the 
afternoon hours in the higher elevations along the tennessee and 
north carolina state line. 
 
partial sunshine may break out on the cumberland plateau and 
valley locations by this afternoon...but temperatures are 
expected to mainly hold in the 20s and 30s. slow clearing of 
skies and cold temperatures overnight...will cause most roads to 
be icy and snow covered again into monday morning. 
 
stay tuned to this station for the latest winter weather 
statements and forecasts from your national weather service. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.con.kmrx.hs.w.0001.000000t0000z-070218t2100z/ 
johnson-cocke smoky mountains-southeast greene-unicoi- 
southeast carter-blount smoky mountains-sevier smoky mountains- 
southeast monroe- 
including the cities of...mountain city...cosby...cedar creek... 
erwin...roan mountain...cades cove...gatlinburg...coker creek 
652 am est sun feb 18 2007 
 
...heavy snow warning remains in effect until 4 pm est this 
afternoon... 
 
a heavy snow warning remains in effect until 4 pm est this 
afternoon. 
 
light to moderate snow showers this morning will gradually 
diminish to flurries by mid to late afternoon. additional snow 
accumulation of up to 2 inches will be possible...with total 
snowfall ranging generally from 3 to 7 inches. isolated higher 
totals can be expected at and above 5000 feet. 
 
a heavy snow warning means severe winter weather conditions are 
expected or occurring.  significant amounts of snow are forecast 
that will make travel dangerous. in addition...snowfall 
intensities will be heavy enough to substantially reduce 
visibilities at times.  travel is discouraged.  if travel is 
unavoidable...keep an extra flashlight...food...and water in your 
vehicle in case of an emergency. 



Affected Counties:
In Tennessee: Blount, Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Monroe, Sevier, Unicoi.



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