TENNESSEE — Forecasters are monitoring a developing winter weather system that is expected to increase the likelihood of snowfall across portions of Tennessee this weekend, particularly in northeast Tennessee and the far eastern Tennessee mountains.
According to the National Weather Service, snow is expected to develop beginning Friday afternoon or evening and continue through Saturday, with the greatest potential for accumulating snow in higher elevations and areas closer to the Virginia border. The system is expected to affect parts of northeast Tennessee, including mountain communities, where colder temperatures will support snow reaching the ground.
Forecast guidance indicates that significant snow accumulation is possible in the far eastern Tennessee mountains, while lower elevations may see lighter amounts depending on the exact track and strength of the storm. Snowfall could create slick and hazardous road conditions, especially on mountain roads and higher-elevation passes, during peak travel times Friday night and Saturday.
While confidence is increasing that snow will occur in portions of the region, forecasters note that exact snowfall totals remain uncertain. Small changes in the storm’s track or timing could affect how much snow falls and which areas see the greatest impacts…