A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service office in Morristown says a significant winter storm will impact the area Friday into Saturday with widespread accumulating snowfall.
Snow is expected to spread into the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachian region Friday morning. Snow will continue through the afternoon and evening, then taper off early Saturday morning.
Several inches of snow are expected, potentially causing significant travel impacts.
The National Weather Service Office in Morristown says heavy snow will be possible during that time with total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible in portions of East Tennessee, southwest Virginia and southwest North Carolina.
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
The National Weather Service advises persons to consider delaying all travel.
If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
