Heavy Snow — Rhea, Tennessee

2022-01-03 · Rhea, Tennessee

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 998176. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.