TENNESSEE — A foot of snow falling from a single winter storm in Tennessee during February is uncommon in many parts of the state, but historical weather data show it is meteorologically possible under the right conditions.
February is typically one of Tennessee’s more active winter months, according to the National Weather Service. Average February snowfall varies widely across the state due to differences in elevation and geography. In West Tennessee, including areas around Memphis, average February snowfall is generally 1 to 3 inches.
In Middle Tennessee, including Nashville, averages are typically 2 to 4 inches. In East Tennessee, especially in higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains, February averages can range from 4 to more than 10 inches, with significantly higher totals in the highest terrain…