Jan 30th-February 1st 2026 Arctic Blast/ULL Snow OBS Thread.

[ShawnEastTN]

Yeah it's awesome to see blowing snow don't see it often here at all.  I ended about 3.5" well I say ended but it is still snowing lightly.

[Save the itchy algae!]

There’s a little spin on the GSP radar. Maybe a week low?

[Save the itchy algae!]

There’s a little spin on the GSP radar. Maybe a weak low?

Spelling is hard

[Scottie16]

Really curious to see how that moisture that came from the Great Lakes interacts with this system once it arrives at 3


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[nrgjeff]

We are officially past doubling down in blackjack. We have achieved a Hard Way in craps. Pays more.

10 minutes ago, tnweathernut said:

It’s the one we’ve been waiting years for.  The south and east of I-81 crowd can finally claim victory!  Enjoy!!

Two inches East Brainerd. Light snow continues.

 

[Carvers Gap]

Ended up w/ about 6" of snow here in west Kingsport.  Had to run an errand this morning - had 5" of snow prior to leaving.  I81 is one lane(meaning two tire tracks for that one lane) and is sketchy at times, especially off amps and on ramps - deep snow.  Nothing has been plowed yet.  I26 is a mess as well.   The main arteries in Kingsport have not been plowed, but some side roads have been.  If you get under a snow band, visibility drops to about a quarter or eighth of a mile.  Overall, roads are in pretty awful shape.  4WD, all wheel drive, or front wheel driver recommended.  Temps are frigid.  

[tnweathernut]

1 minute ago, nrgjeff said:

We are officially past doubling down in blackjack. We have achieved a Hard Way in craps. Pays more.

Two inches East Brainerd. Light snow continues.

 

LOVE playing with house money!  Get it, Jeff!!

[Carvers Gap]

These photos are from I81 between mile markers 50-57.  The snow covered exit is Jearoldstown Rd.  

 

[Holston_River_Rambler]

If you have a deck, pathway, or car you need to clean off, leaf blower is the way! 

[Holston_River_Rambler]

Lake Effect clouds (can't tell about any snow) from Kentucky Lake

[Icy Hot]

20 minutes ago, Carvers Gap said:

Ended up w/ about 6" of snow here in west Kingsport.  Had to run an errand this morning - had 5" of snow prior to leaving.  I81 is one lane(meaning two tire tracks for that one lane) and is sketchy at times, especially off amps and on ramps - deep snow.  Nothing has been plowed yet.  I26 is a mess as well.   The main arteries in Kingsport have not been plowed, but some side roads have been.  If you get under a snow band, visibility drops to about a quarter or eighth of a mile.  Overall, roads are in pretty awful shape.  4WD, all wheel drive, or front wheel driver recommended.  Temps are frigid.  

I noticed you said, ended up with? Am I missing something? Radar is still lit and NOAA and Weather Channel show snow lasting till late tonight.

[Scottie16]

Wind is starting to rip! It’s like a heavy fog of snow imbyZ


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[housemtnTN]

36 minutes ago, Holston_River_Rambler said:

If you have a deck, pathway, or car you need to clean off, leaf blower is the way! 

I actually just did this and can confirm, it works!

[Holston_River_Rambler]

Just had a visit from a little forest friend:

[John1122]

Snow has taped off to light here. Right at 7 inches fell using the wipe method. Approximately 6 inches max depth.

[BlunderStorm]

US-19 at Lebanon. This is the best the road has looked. 10F per car thermometer. Would not recommend travel but I'm done driving... for now

 

Edit: Last measurement in Honaker I got it was 6 inches on the pavement. Looks about on par in Lebanon. The sky is milk and flakes are the smallest I have ever seen.

[nrgjeff]

Hytop looks like an elevation map west of Chatty. Y'all enjoy!

Then northeast Alabama drew a winter wx advisory. Where are or North Bama crew?

Separately @Holston_River_Rambler lee of the Lakes had to be producing at the time of your image. RGB at the time had the orange tint to clouds.