A winter storm tracked through area on the 16-17th with the atmosphere favorable for both heavy snow and ice accretion. The highest peaks had up to 6 inches of snow while ice accumulations had up to an inch.  In addition, cold weather accounted for 3 deaths. A 63 year old man in Hamilton County, a 44 year old man in Roane County and an 85 year old man in Sequatchie County.

Ice Storm in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 06:03:00 to 17-FEB-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Dunlap.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 10:15:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported 4 inches of snow fell in Hampton.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 10:15:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported 4 inches of snow fell in Erwin.

Ice Storm in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 12:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Newport.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:55:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1.00 inches of sleet fell in La Follette.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 4 inches of snow fell in Colonial Heights.

Winter Storm in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.25 to 0.50 inches of ice in Look Mountain.

Cold/Wind Chill in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a 85 year old male died. It was hypothermia related.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 09:04:00 to 16-FEB-15 12:04:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice accretion in Newport.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 10:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported freezing rain produced 0.30 inches of ice accretion in Maryville.

Winter Storm in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 13:20:00 to 16-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice accretion in Kingston.

Winter Storm in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:10:00 to 16-FEB-15 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice accretion in Pikeville.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 09:04:00 to 16-FEB-15 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 6 inches of snow fell in Jonesborough.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 14:55:00 to 16-FEB-15 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 0.5 inches of sleet fell in Jacksboro.

Winter Storm in MORGAN, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:50:00 to 16-FEB-15 22:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice fell in Wartburg.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 08:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A NWS observer reported 5.7 inches of snow fell 1 mile north of Newfound Gap.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 09:45:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported 4 to 6 inches of snow fell in Mountain City.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 09:45:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported 5 inches of snow fell in Gray.

Heavy Snow in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An NWS observer reported 4 inches of snow fell in La Follette.

Cold/Wind Chill in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a 63 year old male died. It was hypothermia related.

Cold/Wind Chill in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager reported a 44 year old male died. It was hypothermia related.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:50:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:50:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported 2.00 inches of sleet fell in La Follette.

Winter Storm in HANCOCK, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:58:00 to 16-FEB-15 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 4 inches of sleet fell in Sneedville.

Winter Storm in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-15 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1 inch of sleet fell in Hampton.

Winter Storm in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 11:15:00 to 17-FEB-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice fell in Strawberry Plains.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1 inch of sleet fell in Johnson City.

Winter Storm in CAMPBELL, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 22:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 2.5 inches of sleet fell in Jacksboro.

Winter Storm in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 09:45:00 to 17-FEB-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported freezing rain produced 1.00 inches of ice fell in Oneida.

Winter Storm in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 0.50 inch of sleet fell in Erwin.

Winter Storm in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:30:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported 1.00 inch of sleet fell in Church Hill.

Ice Storm in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:01:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported trees and powerlines were downed from heavy ice in Rogersville.

Ice Storm in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:01:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:01:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported trees and powerlines were downed from heavy ice in Morristown.

Ice Storm in ROANE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 19:54:00 to 16-FEB-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported 1/2 inch or more of ice across the county. Widespread power outages.  Hazardous road conditions.

Ice Storm in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 20:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported 1/4 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads in Knoxville.  Bad secondary roads.

Ice Storm in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 20:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1/3 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads. Localized tree damage in Sevierville.

Ice Storm in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 20:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1/3 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads. Widespread tree damage in Decatur.

Ice Storm in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 20:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Dispatch personnel reported 1/3 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads. Widespread tree damage in Athens.

Ice Storm in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 06:36:00 to 17-FEB-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Sevierville.

Ice Storm in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 19:54:00 to 16-FEB-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported 1/2 inch or more of ice across the county. Widespread power outages.  Hazardous road conditions.

Ice Storm in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 07:09:00 to 17-FEB-15 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Lenoir City.

Ice Storm in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 07:13:00 to 17-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Chattanooga.

Ice Storm in MEIGS, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 07:13:00 to 17-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Decatur.

Ice Storm in BLEDSOE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 07:50:00 to 17-FEB-15 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Pikeville.

Ice Storm in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 10:17:00 to 17-FEB-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported trees and powerlines downed by the ice in Athens.

Winter Storm in LOUDON, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported freezing rain produced 0.30 inches of ice accumulation 5 miles north- northwest of Lenoir City.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 16:45:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice accumulation in Vonore.

Winter Storm in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 17:53:00 to 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported freezing rain produced 0.25 inches of ice accumulation in Morristown.

Winter Storm in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 21:00:00 to 16-FEB-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported freezing rain produced 0.75 inches of ice accumulation in Strawberry Plains.

Ice Storm in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 20:32:00 to 17-FEB-15 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management personnel reported 1/3 to 1/2 of inch of ice on roads. Widespread trees and power outages in Dayton.

Winter Storm in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 16-FEB-15 22:17:00 to 17-FEB-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Amateur radio personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.30 inches of ice accumulation in Vonore.

Winter Storm in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 09:45:00 to 17-FEB-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.50 inches of ice accretion in Gray.

Winter Storm in CLAIBORNE, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 09:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported freezing rain produced 0.75 inches of ice accretion 2 miles southwest of Tazewell.

Winter Storm in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 17-FEB-15 10:00:00 to 17-FEB-15 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency manager personnel reported freezing rain produced 0.50 inches of ice accumulation in Sevierville.