A rapidly intensifying low pressure system over the Southeast states ushered in cold air into East Tennessee, changing rain to snow through the evening and overnight hours. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour were reported in some locations.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

In Gatlinburg, 8 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHEAST GREENE, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Camp Creek, 7 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in UNICOI, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Erwin, 6 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Embreeville, 5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Lone Oak, 5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At Pittman Center, 5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At Pigeon Forge, 4.3 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in COCKE/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At Cosby, 4.5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in BLOUNT/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

At Walland, 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, TENNESSEE
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Oneida, 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

On Signal Mountain, 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in RHEA, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In the higher elevations of western Rhea County, 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

On Cagle Mountain, 4 to 5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 02:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

About 3 inches of snow was reported in Tellico Plains.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Piedmont, 3.8 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE
From 02-JAN-22 23:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

On the higher elevations east of Dunlap, 3.0 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in MCMINN, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Etowah, 3.5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in HAMILTON, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Soddy-Daisy, 3.0 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST BLOUNT, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Near Wildwood, 3.5 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in SEVIER/SMOKY MOUNTAINS, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 00:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

At Mt. Le Conte, 9 inches of snow fell.

Heavy Snow in NORTHWEST MONROE, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Madisonville, 4 inches of snow was reported.

Heavy Snow in HAMBLEN, TENNESSEE
From 03-JAN-22 01:00:00 to 03-JAN-22 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Near Morristown, 4 inches of snow was measured.