Winter Storm — Northwest Carter, Tennessee

2024-01-15 to 2024-01-16 · Northwest Carter, Tennessee

Event narrative

A mix of heavy precipitation types occurred across Carter County, with the northern stretches receiving mostly snow, and southwestern portions having a wintry mix. The COOP observer in Elizabethton recorded an inch of snow, but a public report near Sadie received 7.8 inches of snow.

Wider weather episode

A major snowstorm powered by strong upper level dynamics and widespread preexisting low level cold produced heavy snowfall across East Tennessee.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1159311. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.