Winter Storm System Expected to Bring Overnight Snowfall Across Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic Into Monday
APPALACHIA / MID-ATLANTIC — A developing winter storm system is forecast to spread overnight snowfall across Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia, and portions of the Mid-Atlantic, with several regions under Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories. Forecasters say 1 to 5 inches of snow is likely depending on elevation and location, with the heaviest bands forming late tonight through early Monday morning.
Snowfall Totals Range From Light Coatings to Several Inches
Meteorologists project a broad swath of accumulating snow stretching from eastern Tennessee through the Appalachian foothills and into central and western Virginia. According to the latest forecast map:
- Southwest Virginia and central Virginia: 3–5 inches possible
- Mountains of North Carolina: 3–4 inches
- Foothill regions including Roanoke and Charlottesville: 2–4 inches
- Greensboro to Raleigh corridor: 1–4 inches, depending on band placement
- Western Tennessee and far southwest Virginia: Around 1 inch
The snowfall will be driven by a moisture-rich disturbance riding along a cold air mass already in place across the region. Forecasters emphasize that timing will be critical, as most accumulation is expected between midnight and mid-morning Monday.
Travel Conditions Likely to Deteriorate Overnight
Transportation officials caution that even moderate snowfall can cause slick roadways, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated surfaces. Because temperatures are expected to remain near or below freezing, early-morning commuters may encounter hazardous travel across portions of the Appalachians, North Carolina Piedmont, and Virginia interior.
Forecasters say the storm may also create reduced visibility during burst-like snow bands, which could shift slightly depending on how the system organizes overnight.
Storm Watches Cover a Multi-State Region
Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories now extend across parts of:
- Eastern Tennessee
- Western and central North Carolina
- Southwest, western, and central Virginia
- Portions of the Mid-Atlantic including West Virginia and Maryland
This system marks one of the first widespread snow events of the season for several of these areas. While snowfall amounts are not considered extreme, officials stress that early-season storms often cause greater disruptions because motorists have not yet adjusted to winter driving conditions.
Residents Advised to Monitor Overnight Conditions
Meteorologists recommend that residents keep a close watch on changing local forecasts, especially in areas expecting 3–5 inches where heavier bands could briefly intensify. Local utilities and emergency managers are also monitoring the system, though significant power outages are not currently expected.
If this winter storm is impacting your area of Tennessee, North Carolina, or Virginia, share your snowfall totals and community conditions as we continue detailed regional coverage at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
