[ETSkywarnings] Winter Weather Statement

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urgent - winter weather message 
national weather service morristown tn 
300 pm est sat jan 20 2007 
 
...a mix of wintry precipitation expected late tonight and sunday 
morning... 
 
.a low pressure system will move towards the southern appalachian 
region tonight...spreading moisture into the area. with temperatures 
expected to be below freezing by sunrise...precipitation will likely 
begin as light snow...then change to light sleet..and then to light 
freezing rain. by sunday afternoon...temperatures are expected to 
slowly warm above freezing with the precipitation changing to all 
rain. overall...any snow or ice accumulations in the morning are 
expected to be light. 
 
county specific message: 
 
/o.con.kmrx.ww.y.0001.070121t0900z-070121t2000z/ 
scott tn-campbell-claiborne-hancock-hawkins-sullivan-johnson- 
cocke smoky mountains-northwest greene-southeast greene- 
washington tn-unicoi-northwest carter-southeast carter- 
blount smoky mountains-sevier smoky mountains-lee-wise-scott- 
russell-washington- 
including the cities of...oneida...la follette...tazewell... 
sneedville...rogersville...kingsport...bristol...mountain city... 
cosby...greeneville...cedar creek...johnson city...erwin... 
elizabethton...roan mountain...cades cove...gatlinburg... 
jonesville...wise...gate city...lebanon...abingdon 
300 pm est sat jan 20 2007 
 
...winter weather advisory remains in effect from 4 am to 3 pm 
est sunday... 
 
a winter weather advisory remains in effect from 4 am to 3 pm sunday. 
 
precipitation is expected to begin over the advisory area late 
tonight as light snow...then gradually change to light sleet...and 
then to freezing rain. some light snow accumulations of an inch or 
two will be possible initially...mainly over southwest virginia. 
some light ice accumulations...around a tenth of an inch or less... 
will also be possible by sunday morning...mainly on trees and other 
elevated surfaces. roads may become icy in spots...mainly on 
bridges and overpasses. by sunday afternoon...temperatures are 
expected to rise above freezing...and the precipitation will likely 
become all rain. 
 
a winter weather advisory means that periods of snow...sleet...and 
freezing rain are expected...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. 
 
 
 
dmg 



Affected Counties:
In Tennessee: Blount, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Scott, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi, Washington.  In Virginia: Bristol City, Lee, Norton City, Russell, Scott, Washington, Wise.



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