Heavy Snow — Southeast Carter, Tennessee

2020-02-26 to 2020-02-27 · Southeast Carter, Tennessee

Event narrative

A 3.5 inch snowfall depth was measured four miles southwest of Roan Mountain.

Wider weather episode

Rain changed to snow behind a strong low pressure system during the early evening of February 26. Orographic snowfall occurred in the higher terrain as much colder air aloft moved into the region. The northwest component to the low level flow aided lifting of the moist air in the mountains.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 871004. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.