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Few inches of snow possible Tuesday

Posted at 9:30 pm January 15, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

An arctic cold front will move across the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians Tuesday, bringing with it accumulating snow and frigid temperatures. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected Tuesday into early Tuesday night, Jan. 16, 2018. Please stay tuned to the latest forecast for further updates. (Image by National Weather Service in Morristown)

An arctic cold front will move across the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians Tuesday, bringing with it accumulating snow and frigid temperatures. Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected Tuesday into early Tuesday night, Jan. 16, 2018. Please stay tuned to the latest forecast for further updates. (Image by National Weather Service in Morristown)

 

A few inches of snow are possible on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

There is a 30 percent chance of snow after 4 a.m. Tuesday in Oak Ridge, and snow is likely, mainly after 7 a.m., with a 70 percent chance of precipitation, forecasters said. Local school districts will be closed Tuesday because of the winter weather.

One to two inches of snow are possible Tuesday, and the high is forecast at 28 degrees Fahrenheit, the National Weather Service said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County, arctic cold front, frigid temperatures, National Weather Service, Oak Ridge, snow, winter weather

Oak Ridge, other schools closed due to weather Tuesday

Posted at 9:29 pm January 15, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Accumulating snow is expected to begin along the plateau in the morning hours and progress eastward through the day. Roads may become snow-covered and slick soon after the beginning of snow, with temperatures below freezing on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Jan. 16, 2018. (Image by National Weather Service in Morristown)

Accumulating snow is expected to begin along the plateau in the morning hours and progress eastward through the day. Roads may become snow-covered and slick soon after the beginning of snow, with temperatures below freezing on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Jan. 16, 2018. (Image by National Weather Service in Morristown)

 

Oak Ridge Schools and other local school systems will be closed due to winter weather, possibly including a few inches of snow, on Tuesday.

The other districts that will be closed include Anderson County, Clinton, and Roane County.

The National Weather Service in Morristown said an arctic cold front will move across the Tennessee Valley and southern Appalachians Tuesday, bringing frigid temperatures and snow that will accumulate.

“Snowfall of one to three inches is expected Tuesday into early Tuesday night,” the National Weather Service said. “Please stay tuned to the latest forecast for further updates.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County, arctic cold front, Clinton, frigid temperatures, National Weather Service, Oak Ridge Schools, Roane County, school systems, snow

Frigid temperatures forecast for tonight; let faucets drip, bring pets inside, NWS says

Posted at 5:38 pm January 18, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Cold-Temperatures-Jan-18-2016

Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

 

Temperatures could be frigid in the Tennessee Valley tonight, dropping to between 5 and 15 degrees, the National Weather Service said. Forecasters advised residents to let their faucets drip overnight and bring pets inside.

Also, make sure any space heaters are kept away from anything that could catch fire.

The National Weather Service in Morristown said prolonged outdoor exposure could lead to frostbite and hypothermia. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: frigid temperatures, National Weather Service, snow, Tennessee Valley

TVA sets all-time power demand record; stores sell out of heaters

Posted at 12:03 pm February 19, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Downtown Hardware on Nov. 2013

The Downtown Hardware crew is pictured above in November 2013. Co-owners Ann Clary Bratton and Roger Clary are pictured second from right and at left. (File photo)

 

The Tennessee Valley Authority set an all-time record for power demand in February on Thursday morning, and local stores have sold out of heaters.

TVA said the record set at 7 a.m. Thursday was 32,109 megawatts, with an average temperature of 7 degrees Fahrenheit.

Downtown Hardware in Oak Ridge reported that they were down to two electric heaters.

“We’re completely sold out of kerosene and propane,” said Ann Bratton, who co-owns the store with her brother Roger Clary. “That seems to be what people are asking for.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County, Ann Clary Bratton, Clinton Utilities Board, cold weather, Downtown Hardware, frigid temperatures, Gary Long, heaters, Home Depot, ice, ice melter, icy road, kerosene, Oak Ridge, power demand, power demand record, power outage, propane heaters, Roger Clary, sleds, snow, snow shovels, Tennessee Valley Authority, wind chill, winter storm watch, winter weather, WYSH Radio

Oak Ridge Schools on two-hour delay Thursday as temperature plummets

Posted at 6:53 pm January 7, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Bitterly Cold Temperatures

Images courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

Note: This story was updated at 7:12 p.m.

The temperature in Oak Ridge is expected to drop to 7 degree Fahrenheit Wednesday night, and Oak Ridge Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Thursday morning because of the cold weather.

The high on Thursday is forecast at 25 in Oak Ridge, and it’s expected to climb to 34 on Friday, when President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Biden’s wife Jill visit Pellissippi State Community College in west Knox County and Techmer PM in Clinton. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County Schools, arctic air mass, Barack Obama, cold, cold weather, Eastern Tennessee, frigid temperatures, Joe Biden, Oak Ridge Schools, Pellissippi State Community College, Techmer PM, two-hour delay, Virginia, wind chill, wind chill warning, winds

TVA asks consumers to reduce electricity use; offers money-saving tips

Posted at 1:29 pm January 7, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

TVA LogoKNOXVILLE—The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for a voluntary reduction in electricity use until Thursday afternoon because of frigid temperatures that are causing high demand across the Southeast.

The request extends to all electric power consumers—residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

The voluntary reduction will help ensure a continued supply of power to essential services throughout TVA’s seven-state service territory and avoid interruptions of service, a press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: cold weather, electric system, electricity, electricity demand, EnergyRight Solutions, frigid temperatures, high power demand, Jacinda Woodward, peak power demand, power demand, Tennessee Valley, Tennessee Valley Authority, thermostat, TVA, TVA Transmission and Power Supply

Frigid temps lead to high electrical demand; TVA asks for reduced consumption

Posted at 1:07 pm January 23, 2014
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

More Arctic Air

Image courtesy of National Weather Service in Morristown.

Frigid temperatures are causing high demand for electricity across the Southeastern United States, the Tennessee Valley Authority said Thursday.

As a result, TVA is asking all electric power consumers—including residential, commercial, and industrial customers—to voluntarily reduce their use of electricity until Friday afternoon.

“Any reductions in electricity use can help ensure a continued supply of power to essential services throughout TVA’s seven-state service territory and avoid interruptions of service,” the public utility said in a press release. “All available generating resources are being used to meet the peak power demand.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Government, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: arctic air, cold period, cold weather, electric power, electricity, EnergyRight Solutions, frigid temperatures, National Weather Service, power demand, temperatures, Tennessee Valley Authority, Tim Ponseti, TVA, TVA Transmission Operations and Power Supply

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