With the aid of increasing moisture supplied by the remnants of Hurricane Sandy, combined with a strong upslope wind, heavy snow was reported during a 4 day period.  The heaviest snow was recorded in the higher elevation where up to 36 inches was reported breaking many records for snowfall. The northern valley was blanketed with 1 to 4 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 20 inches of snow fell at Mount Leconte 5 miles southeast of Gatlinburg.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media personnel reported 10 inches of snow fell at Holston Mountain 5 miles northeast of Elizabethton.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media personnel reported 22 inches of snow fell at Newfound Gap 7 miles southeast of Gatlinburg.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A CO-OP observer reported 34 inches of snow fell at Mount Leconte with snow drifts up to roof of the dining hall.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Park service personnel estimated 36 inches of snow fell at Newfound Gap 7 miles southeast of Gatlinburg.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 6 inches of snow fell 10 miles south southwest of Erwin.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported 4 inches of snow fell at Mountain City.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS observation reported 13.1 inches of snow fell 8 miles southwest of Erwin.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 8 inches of snow fell near Roan Mountain at 2900 feet.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway department personnel reported 4 to 5 inches of snow fell in Carvers Gap near Roan Mountain.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast media personnel reported 19 inches of snow fell at Roan Mountain with drifts up to 4 feet.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 5 inches of snow fell at Mountain City.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 28-OCT-12 03:00:00 to 31-OCT-12 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement personnel reported 3 to 6 inches of snow fell 5 miles south southwest of Erwin near Flag Pond.