Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown.
Snow is possible Wednesday morning as a cold front moves through East Tennessee.
Light snow accumulations are possible in the valley, with several inches possible in the mountains, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.
Forecasters said the winter storm is moving into the area from the plains late tonight, and rain is expected to change to snow within the first few hours. By rush hour Wednesday morning, much of the area will be receiving light to moderate snow, the Weather Service said.
“The system will slowly exit the area to the east, with snows lingering in the mountains into Wednesday night,” the NWS said.
The winter weather advisory is in effect from midnight Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. It applies to Anderson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, and Union counties, among others.
The advisory said rain showers will quickly change to snow showers late tonight, and snow totals of one to two inches are expected. The winter weather could start after midnight and taper off Wednesday afternoon.
Travel on some roads could be hazardous, the advisory said.
The forecast near Oak Ridge calls for a 100 percent chance of rain or snow Tuesday night, with a low of 33, and an 80 percent chance of snow on Wednesday. There is also a 30 percent chance of snow on Thursday night and Friday.
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