TENNESSEE — Although March marks the start of meteorological spring, measurable snowfall can still occur across Tennessee, according to long-term climate records and historical weather data.
Average snowfall in Tennessee during March is generally lower than in the core winter months, but many parts of the state still record occasional accumulations.
Climate normals from the National Weather Service indicate that cities such as Nashville average around 0.3 inches of snow in March, while Knoxville averages about 0.4 inches. In higher elevations of eastern Tennessee, including areas near the Great Smoky Mountains, average March snowfall totals can be somewhat higher due to colder temperatures and elevation effects…