Light Snow Bands Continue Across Eastern Kentucky and East Tennessee, With Slick Spots Possible From Hazard to Knoxville Overnight
KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE — Light snow continues to fall across portions of eastern Kentucky and East Tennessee late this evening, with radar showing scattered but occasionally heavier embedded bands stretching from Hazard and Pikeville southward through Kingsport, Johnson City and into the Knoxville area.
While most lower elevations have seen minimal accumulation so far, localized slick spots remain possible overnight, especially where heavier snow bands briefly intensify.
Heavier Embedded Bands Noted Near Hazard and Big Stone Gap
Radar imagery shows pockets of slightly heavier snowfall across Hazard, Pikeville and Big Stone Gap, where light to occasionally moderate bursts have been rotating through.
These embedded bands could produce brief light accumulations even in lower elevations, particularly on untreated roads and elevated surfaces. However, widespread significant accumulation is not currently indicated for valley locations.
Higher elevations across eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian terrain are more likely to pick up a bit more measurable accumulation, especially where snow showers persist longest.
Snow Showers Extending Into Kingsport, Johnson City and Morristown
Across Northeast Tennessee, scattered snow showers have been noted from Kingsport and Johnson City southwest through Morristown and toward Knoxville.
Most of this activity has been light and intermittent, but the radar suggests occasional narrow bands capable of briefly increasing snowfall rates. If these pass directly overhead, drivers could encounter temporary reductions in visibility and patchy slick conditions.
Interstate corridors including I-81 and I-26 near Kingsport and Johnson City, as well as I-40 near Knoxville, may experience minor travel impacts overnight, particularly on bridges and overpasses.
Knoxville and Surrounding Lower Elevations Mostly Seeing Flurries
In and around Knoxville, Maryville and La Follette, snowfall has generally remained light, described more as steady flurries rather than accumulating snow.
For most lower elevations, impacts remain limited. However, any heavier band that briefly develops could allow for a light coating in isolated spots, especially on grassy surfaces and colder secondary roads.
Temperatures hovering near freezing will determine whether accumulation sticks or melts on contact.
Clearing Trend Expected by Tuesday
Snow showers are expected to gradually diminish overnight, with clearing conditions anticipated by Tuesday.
Higher elevations may wake up to a slightly more noticeable dusting, while valley communities will likely see little more than minor slick patches where bands briefly intensified.
At this time, the event appears to be more nuisance-level than disruptive, but drivers should still use caution late tonight and early Tuesday morning.
If you’re seeing snowfall in Hazard, Pikeville, Kingsport, Johnson City, Knoxville or surrounding communities, share your local conditions with us at CabarrusWeekly.com to help keep others informed.
