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Winter Weather Advisory , Wind Advisory

Current Conditions
Updated: 8:55 AM EST on February 11, 2012
Light Snow Abingdon: 32°
 Light Snow
Wind: 22 mph from the NNW
Dew Point: 24 °F
Pressure: 29.86 in
Windchill: 19 °F
Humidity: 73%
Visibility: 3.0 miles
Local Radar
Local Satellite
5 Day Forecast for Abingdon
Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
Snow Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Snow Showers Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
32° | 13° 29° | 16° 43° | 29° 43° | 31° 49° | 32°
Forecast as of 4:10 am EST on February 11, 2012

Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this evening... Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
Today
Snow showers in the morning...then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Brisk. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 2 to 5 inches. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Temperature steady or slowly falling in the afternoon. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph...with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Wind chill readings 5 below to 5 above zero.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers until early morning...then a slight chance of snow showers. Brisk. Lows 9 to 14. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 30 percent. Wind chill readings 5 below to zero.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 16. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny. Not as cold. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Light winds.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and a slight chance of rain. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Tuesday
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the lower 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Astronomy
Sunrise:07:21 AM (EST) Moon Rise:10:40 PM (EST)
Sunset:06:03 PM (EST) Moon Set:09:11 AM (EST)
Moon Phase
Feb. 11 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 29 Mar. 08
Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 1:49 am EST on February 11, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening...

* event... low pressure and much colder temperatures should bring
snowfall accumulations over the northern Cumberland Plateau and
parts of northeast TN and southwest VA. A general snowfall of 1
to 3 inches is expected... with locally heavier amounts of 2 to 6
inches in the higher terrain of the smokies and northern
mountains of east TN.

* Timing... light rain and snow will spread across northeast TN and
southwest VA... changing to all snow this morning. Accumulating
snow showers should linger at least into early this evening...
especially in areas where upslope brisk northwest winds occur.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow are
expected or occurring... but accumulations are expected to be
light. Driving and walking may be difficult on untreated roadways
and sidewalks. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited
visibilities. If you must travel... slow down and allow extra time
to reach your destination.





Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:24 am CST on February 11, 2012/

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this
evening...

* timing... a cold front will move through the southern Appalachians
early this morning. Northwest winds will increase rapidly behind
the front. Sustained wind speeds of 15 to 30 mph can be expected
with gusts up to 40 mph at times.

* Impacts... these winds may down trees or tree limbs... and power
lines. Loose outdoor objects should be secured. Motorists
should be extra cautious to cross winds when driving in the
higher elevations.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 26 to 39 mph and/or gusts of
40 to 57 mph are expected or occurring. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles...
so use caution when driving.
 

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