2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles E Bristol VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Morristown TN 154 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 TNZ012>018-041-043>047-072-074-087-VAZ001-002-005-006-008-171500- Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins-Sullivan-Johnson- Cocke Smoky Mountains-Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi- Northwest Carter-Southeast Carter-Blount Smoky Mountains- Sevier Smoky Mountains-Southeast Monroe-Lee-Wise-Scott VA-Russell- Washington VA- Including the cities of Big South Fork National, Oneida, Smokey Junction, Elgin, Huntsville, Norma, Slick Rock, Fincastle, La Follette, Elk Valley, Jellico, White Oak, Caryville, Royal Blue, Lone Mountain, Sandlick, Springdale, Arthur, Harrogate-Shawanee, Clairfield, Howard Quarter, Evanston, Sneedville, Treadway, Kyles Ford, Mooresburg, Kingsport, Bristol TN, South Holston Dam, Doeville, Mountain City, Neva, Shady Valley, Trade, Laurel Bloomery, Hartford, Cedar Creek, Johnson City, Erwin, Unicoi, Limestone Cove, Elizabethton, Hampton, Cades Cove, Elkmont, Gatlinburg, Citico, Coker Creek, Rose Hill, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Wise, Coeburn, Appalachia, Pardee, Hiltons, Hansonville, Lebanon, Dye, Castlewood, Honaker, Rosedale, Benhams, Bristol VA, and Abingdon 154 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...Light Snow Accumulations Possible Saturday Morning... Periods of light to moderate snow showers will lead to a quick 1 to 2 inches of accumulation in some locations Saturday morning. The most likely locations to receive snow accumulation will be elevations above 2000 feet. Highest mountain peaks could see isolated totals near 3 inches. A dusting up to one inch will be possible in lower elevations of southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee. Any accumulations of snow are expected to be light. However, driving and walking may be difficult on some untreated roadways and sidewalks. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities. If traveling, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination. $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Morristown TN 1228 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 NCZ060-061-TNZ012>018-035>047-067>074-081>087-098>102-VAZ001-002- 005-006-008-180530- Cherokee-Clay-Scott TN-Campbell-Claiborne-Hancock-Hawkins- Sullivan-Johnson-Morgan-Anderson-Union-Grainger-Hamblen- Northwest Cocke-Cocke Smoky Mountains-Northwest Greene- Southeast Greene-Washington TN-Unicoi-Northwest Carter- Southeast Carter-Roane-Loudon-Knox-Jefferson-Northwest Blount- Blount Smoky Mountains-North Sevier-Sevier Smoky Mountains- Sequatchie-Bledsoe-Rhea-Meigs-McMinn-Northwest Monroe- Southeast Monroe-Marion-Hamilton-Bradley-West Polk-East Polk-Lee- Wise-Scott VA-Russell-Washington VA- 1228 AM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 /1128 PM CST Fri Jan 16 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southwest North Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A mix of rain and snow will continue through early morning with primarily snow in the higher elevations of southwest Virginia and the Tennessee mountains. Generally 1 to 2 inches are expected in these locations with 3 inches or more in the highest peaks. A dusting of snow is also possible along the northern Plateau and northeast Tennessee with accumulations unlikely elsewhere. Strong gusty winds in the mountains will taper off early this morning as well. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Very cold temperatures are expected Monday night into Tuesday morning with below 0 wind chills possible in the higher elevations. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Snowfall reports are welcome through this morning. $$