Deep and moist air was lifted over a chilly air mass in place across the Southeastern United States as a low pressure system moved northeast from the Central Gulf of Mexico through the Middle Atlantic Coast. Heavy snowfall occurred across the Southern Appalachian region northwest of the pressure system's path.

Heavy Snow in KNOX, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 4 inches was measured one mile west of Strawberry Plains.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:20:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 5 inches was measured two miles northwest of Sevierville.

Heavy Snow in HAWKINS, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 4 inches was measured at Rogersville.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 4 inches was measured three miles south southwest of Maryville.

Heavy Snow in JOHNSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall depth of 7.6 inches was measured Mountain City.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A snowfall depth of 6 inches was measured at Wears Valley.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 6 inches was measured at Elizabethton.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A snowfall total of 5 inches was measured three miles southeast of Sevierville.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A snowfall total of 4 inches was measured at Tellico Plains.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snow depth of 4.5 inches was measured at Tusculum.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST CARTER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was measured at Roan Mountain.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was measured at Johnson City.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 6.5 inches was measured at Jonesborough.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:50:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A snowfall total of 6 inches was measured at Townsend.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall total of 6 inches was measured two miles south of Pigeon Forge.

Heavy Snow in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A snow depth of 6 inches was measured at Cades Cove.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 7 inches was measured at Unicoi.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 6 inches was measured three miles south southeast of Dandridge.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 6 inches was measured at Greeneville.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 7 inches was measured at Del Rio.

Heavy Snow in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: NWS Employee

A snowfall depth of 4 inches was measured four miles west of Morristown.

Heavy Snow in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 3.5 inches was measured three miles west southwest of Bulls Gap.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 10:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 5 inches was measured at White Pine.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:55:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A snowfall total of 6 inches was measured at Erwin.

Heavy Snow in SULLIVAN, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A snowfall total of 4 inches was measured three miles south southeast of Kingsport near  Rock Springs.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 5.5 inches was measured at Newport.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 5.5 inches was measured at Newport.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A snowfall depth of 5.5 inches was measured at Wears Valley.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall depth of 5 inches was estimated two miles west of Seymour.

Heavy Snow in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 09:15:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall depth of 7 inches was measured at Cosby.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 06:31:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Snowfall was measured at a depth of 6.5 inches at Pittman Center.

Heavy Snow in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Snowfall was measured at a depth of 7.5 inches one mile west of Hartford.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall was measured at a depth of 6.5 inches one mile south of Bird Crossing.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:31:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Snowfall was measured at a depth of 6.5 inches one mile south of Bird Crossing.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST COCKE, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A snowfall total of 5 inches was measured four miles east northeast of Newport.

Heavy Snow in NORTH SEVIER, TENNESSEE
From 06-JAN-17 20:00:00 to 07-JAN-17 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

A snowfall total of 6 inches was estimated at Seymour.