WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

Bull Elk #16, Cataloochee Valley herd

Yet another case of a big bark but only a little bite.  Yes, Haywood County is under a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 3,500 feet (upper ACA), for up to 4 inches of snow near the TN border.  The advisory runs from 1pm today through 1pm Saturday, BUT....

For Apple Creek Acres, I don't even see 1/2", if that, from this baby NW flow event.  All the models I reference show a rapid fall-off in accumulations as you move away from the TN border, and the most recent runs have reduced a bit more.

But it is the Christmas holiday in full swing, so even seeing flurries is kind of heart-warming.  And, should there be light accumulations on the road, know they could easily be slippery as even a light coating can send a car sliding if one isn't careful.

Bob

A BIT OF SNOW AGAIN...

 Temperatures will crash rather rapidly today as we head to near 20 degrees tonight.  Any leftover moisture will turn into snow showers later this morning through early afternoon, and at elevations above 3500' (upper ACA) snow showers will continue intermittently throughout the evening hours.

The first one of these I ended up with 1".  Last time I got 2".  Looks like the same sort of ballpark for this minor but bone-chilling event.

The ground certainly warmed up yesterday, which should preclude icy conditions on our roads, but slushy snow is the next best thing to ice, so use caution, as always.

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From my files:

This is Chris.  Chris is a cow moose.  When she's having a good day, she's rather merry.  Yes, if she could talk, she would say "Merry Chris Moose!"

(click to enlarge...and groan)

Bob

QUICK, LATE SNOW FORECAST FOR OVERNIGHT

Had a long day and then an evening commitment, and didn't get home until 9pm.  The National Weather Service never put us in an advisory for tonight, just a special weather statement about snowfall potential overnight.

I must say, the moisture field in east TN is fairly impressive, and the temps are well below freezing already...but the relative humidity is still around 75% right now, so anything falling is evaporating.  Over the next few hours, that relative humidity will climb and snow will reach the ground, but accumulations should be on the light side, equal or slightly less than our last little episode. 

Heading to bed shortly, just wanted to post something as I truly thought they may put out an advisory for elevations above 3500', but that was not to be.  Regardless, it'll be one cold, cold day Tuesday...with maybe a little white frosting to start.  :-)

Oh, and happy December!

Bob