Accumulating snow is likely Monday through Tuesday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF) – Starting Monday morning, a WINTER STORM WATCH goes into effect. The watch runs through Tuesday afternoon.

…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches possible.

* WHERE…Portions of east Tennessee, including Campbell County and southwest Virginia.

* WHEN…From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Very cold air will be moving into the region with wind chills in the teens and single digits across much of the area. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Monitor WLAF for the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

If you must go outside…remember that several layers of clothes will keep your warmer than a single heavy coat. A hat is also important as 20 percent of body heat loss is through the head. Make frequent checks on the elderly. Make sure their furnaces are working and heating the house properly. Be particularly careful with portable heaters…there is danger of fire or poisonous fumes. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 01/13/2024-11AM)