KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday, snow moved into East Tennessee and dumped some snow on roads across the area. For the most part, it stuck on the roads and created hazardous conditions in East Tennessee.
The snow caused some cars to slide down hills and led to some driving off the road. Dispatchers across the area said people should stay inside and avoid driving on the roads.
The National Weather Service Morristown said Tuesday morning to use extreme caution if traveling.
Even though much of the snow has melted away as of Tuesday afternoon, crews are urging people to use caution when driving overnight into Wednesday morning -- as some refreezing is expected.
A list of road conditions in counties across East Tennessee is available below.
Anderson County
Dispatchers said most roads in the county were covered with snow and urged people to stay inside. They said that hazardous conditions were especially reported in the areas of Oak Ridge and Clinton, and urged people to stay home.
Blount County
The Blount County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday morning that main roads around the county are mostly clear, but many secondary roads are still slick.
By Tuesday afternoon, they said temperatures were climbing above freezing and with afternoon sunshine, conditions on secondary roads had improved. They warned that as temperatures dip under freezing at night, roads could refreeze.
Bell County, KY
Dispatchers there were no reports of hazardous road conditions.
Campbell County
Dispatchers said there were no reports of hazardous road conditions.
Claiborne County
Dispatchers said they had not received reports of hazardous road conditions.
Cocke County
The Cocke County Sheriff's Office said that roads are very slick in many areas and to avoid travel if possible. CCSO is currently operating on its snow plan and responding to emergencies only.
Cumberland County
Dispatchers said they received reports of slick roads across the county with some wrecks as of Monday night.
Fentress County
Dispatchers there were some slick spots on the roads and urged drivers to use caution. However, they said an inclement weather plan was not in effect.
Grainger County
Dispatchers reported that portions of Rutledge Pike were wet, but were not yet hazardous on Monday night. However, they also said backroads in the lower part of the county were snow-covered and slick.
In the upper end of the county, they said roads were mostly slushy.
At around 10:05 p.m. Monday, they said crews were still out and treating backroads.
Greene County
The Greene County Office of Emergency Management said Tuesday morning that black ice and snow are covering roads across the county. They are urging residents to use extreme caution if traveling.
Harlan County, KY
Dispatchers said that Harlan County, Kentucky's roads were still in good shape and few wrecks were reported Monday night.
Hamblen County
Dispatchers said that several slick roads were reported and they were sending out salt trucks to make them safer.
TDOT Spokesperson Mark Nagi said that hazardous road conditions were reported on State Route 113 between State Route 32 and the Hamblen and Hawkins County line.
Hawkins County
Hawkins County 911 reported Tuesday morning that snow and ice-covered roads, especially secondary and backroads, may be extremely hazardous to drive on.
Jefferson County
Dispatchers said that most roads across the county were in hazardous conditions and they were working on salting. They specifically mentioned that drivers on Chestnut Hill Road could face hazardous conditions as well.
Knox County
The City of Knoxville said on Tuesday morning that crews are still working to get to neighborhood roads. They say to use extreme caution if traveling and to stay home if possible.
Dispatchers with Knox County said most roads in the area were in hazardous condition, especially inside city limits. They said people should stay inside and off the roads to stay safe.
They said that Knox County was on its snow plan and responding to the conditions. Knoxville leaders also said crews were responding to the weather.
At one apartment complex in Knox County, Forest Ridge Apartments, several cars slid down a hill that residents need to drive over to get home.
"I'm very thankful that I did not have any of my three children, who are all between the ages of 12 to three years old, in the car. It's very upsetting to know that I pay $1,600 per month for a place like this, for them to not even do what they need to do," said one resident.
KAT buses will be operating on a severe snow route Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Loudon County
The Loudon County Sheriff's Office said on Wednesday that Easter Ridge Road was closed due to extreme ice build-up.
Monroe County
Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones is asking the public to remain at home unless travel is absolutely necessary.
Roane County
The Roane County Highway Department said Tuesday morning that crews are still working. Crews are working on a list of roads and treating some of the usual spots that are in shady areas that tend to ice over. They are asking those that have to travel to use extreme caution.
Scott County
Dispatchers said most roads were safe to drive on Monday night.
Sevier County
All roads, especially in higher elevations, were in hazardous condition according to dispatchers in Sevier County. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said they activated their server weather plan in response to the snow.
The Sevier County Emergency Management Agency urged people not to abandon their cars on the road if it gets too hazardous for drivers. They said it can make it hard for emergency services to get through the area. They also urged people to make more space people between themselves and other drivers, giving them more time to brake.
On Tuesday morning, the Sevierville Police Department said secondary roads are still covered in snow and ice. They asked the public to use extreme caution if travel is necessary.
Seiver County EMA said Tuesday morning that conditions are slowly improving. Main roads are clearing up, but secondary roads remain hazardous.
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains were also closed because of snow and ice, according to park leaders. A list of those roads is available below.
- Laurel Creed Road, at Townsend Wye
- Little River Road, from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the Townsend Wye
- "New" section of Foothills Parkway West
Union County
Dispatchers said most roads were covered in snow as of Monday night.
This list will be updated as more information is available.
