One to two inches of snow are possible in Oak Ridge early Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.
A significant snowstorm is expected late Sunday night and Monday morning, the NWS said.
“Heavy snowfall rates can be expected early Monday morning that will limit visibilities to near zero at times,” the Weather Service said.
More snow is expected in other areas, especially to the north and east of Oak Ridge, with six to eight inches expected in the Gatlinburg area and four to six inches in Greeneville and Johnson City.
The NWS forecast calls for rain before 2 a.m. Monday in Oak Ridge, then rain and snow between 2 and 3 a.m. The chance of precipitation is 90%.
There is then a 30% chance of snow before 8 a.m. Monday
The low overnight Sunday is forecast at around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The NWS forecast said the Oak Ridge area could be cloudy through mid-morning Monday, with gradual clearing and a high near 40.
Monday night is forecast to be mostly clear, with a low around 22.
More information will be added as it becomes available.
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