Heavy Snow — Roane, Tennessee
2024-01-14 to 2024-01-16 · Roane, Tennessee
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
Light freezing rain was noted by the COOP observer in Kingston, but otherwise widespread heavy snow fell across the county. Kingston COOP reported 9 inches of snow, and public reports of 7 inches and 8.5 inches were measured in Eagle Furnace and near Oak Ridge, respectively.
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 1159571. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.