Heavy Snow in Sullivan, Tennessee
Heavy Snow January 30, 2026 – January 31, 2026 · Sullivan, Tennessee
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy snow fell across Sullivan County, with 8.5 inches of snow in Gray and 9 inches in Colonial Heights. Additional snowfall measurements include 7.5 inches in Bristol, and the Tri-Cities Airport measured 8 inches of snowfall.
The wider storm
A significant snowstorm struck portions of East Tennessee at the end of the month, thanks to strong lift from a deep upper trough diving from north to south. A couple of long term cooperative weather stations saw top 10 snowfalls during this storm. This storm led to 3 confirmed fatalities in East Tennessee.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1314744. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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