Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 1100 am EST, Jan 15th 2026

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Cocke Smoky Mountains-Blount Smoky Mountains-Sevier Smoky
Mountains-
Including the cities of Gatlinburg, Elkmont, Cades Cove, and
Hartford
1225 AM EST Wed Jan 14 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches, mainly at or above 3000 feet in elevation. Locally higher
amounts of 10 inches or more are expected along the highest peaks.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, and Sevier
Smoky Mountains Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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