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Rain will change to light snow later this morning for areas generally along and north of Interstate 40. Due to the relatively warm ground and marginal temperatures for snow, snow accumulations of 1/2 inch or less can be expected and mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. Any roadway problems will be limited to the higher terrain at or above 2500 feet. Temperatures will continue to fall with time this morning. Values will range in the 30s for lower elevations and 20s across the mountains. If you plan on traveling across the higher terrain today, be prepared for slushy snow accumulations

A strong cold front will sweep through the southern Appalachian region this morning. Behind the front, very cold and dry air will move into the forecast area, causing temperatures to hold steady or slowly fall through the afternoon and also relative humidity values to drop back into the 35 to 40 percent range across much of the area. While wind gusts will subside relative to what has been seen overnight, gusty winds of 15 to 25 mph will likely continue into the mid afternoon hours. This will coincide with rapidly decreasing RH values. As such, fire danger levels will be

Light snow will develop across the region this evening and tonight. Light snow accumulation of a dusting to one-half inch is possible. Localized higher amounts of 1 inch snow accumulation will be possible across the highest ridge and mountain peaks of the plateau, generally above 2500 feet. Cold temperatures will remain across the Tennessee Valley and Southern Appalachians early this week. Wind chills will drop into the single digits to near zero across the higher elevations. Slow down and use caution if traveling across the higher elevations tonight through Tuesday morning. Be prepared for the possibilty of ice and snow