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

[Math/Met]

Currently the heaviest snow of the entire event 

[Carvers Gap]

10 minutes ago, John1122 said:

I saw a photo of the mountains above Gatlinburg with 18 inches.

I was just telling someone that I bet the peaks may be pushing 2-3'.

[Carvers Gap]

It is amazing how snow in north Florida is more and more common with each passing season.  It is no longer a novelty in my book.

[Daniel Boone]

Just now, Math/Met said:

Currently the heaviest snow of the entire event 

Wow ! You all are getting in on the main system throwing moisture back. That missed up here. Total just over 5" here.

[Carvers Gap]

2 minutes ago, Math/Met said:

Currently the heaviest snow of the entire event 

You all have been wracking up.  Great storm for the Greene Co crew which was long overdue for a great storm.

[Math/Met]

4 minutes ago, Carvers Gap said:

You all have been wracking up.  Great storm for the Greene Co crew which was long overdue for a great storm.

We've done okay on smaller events (3-6 inch range), but have somehow missed out on every single major event since the 18-20 inch snow in 1998. Glad to finally break that drought!

[Daniel Boone]

9 minutes ago, Carvers Gap said:

It is amazing how snow in north Florida is more and more common with each passing season.  It is no longer a novelty in my book.

It's GW. lol

[nrgjeff]

Regarding Chattanooga proper, we're just not a northwest flow town. I'm quite happy with the event though.

Signal Mountain may restart if it hasn't already. Might as well be another Universe. 

As for Florida, ever since the Gulf of America, lol!

[Daniel Boone]

I'm late through the Gate with my Reports as have been sick and not up to much. Did measurements at 8 AM and had 5" then. Very lt, fine Snow since . It has picked up a tad in the last few minutes..Total of 5.5" . 

[Vol Man]

Hard to believe it's coming another solid shower...really, hardest snow since early this morning!

[John1122]

I don't know if the band of GL moisture will rotate east or not, but we could get some decent showers from it since it's so cold, if it does. 

[Carvers Gap]

Tallahassee, FL, is forecast tomorrow (during the day) to have 9F wind chills.  Check out their forecast discussion for today.  Here are some excerpts.

FXUS62 KTAE 311752

The coldest air and wind chills will arrive Saturday night with
the strong cold air advection continuing as we will still have
elevated winds of around 15-20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph through
the night. Temperatures are expected to fall into the low 20s, and
perhaps the upper teens. A (Hard) Freeze Warning is in effect
because of these cold temperatures. This product is mainly for
advisement to protect exposed plants and pipes.

Apparent temperatures will be bitterly cold with values in the
single digits, ranging from 3 to 7 degrees! Hypothermia onset will
be quick as cold air and strong winds efficiently pull heat from
all living things that are outside. Sheltering and minimal
exposure will be incredibly important Saturday afternoon through
Sunday morning. Due to these extremely cold wind chills, an
Extreme Cold Warning is in effect to warn all living things about
the dangerously cold temperatures and to be sure to find adequate
shelter.

[Carvers Gap]

 

 

[Hurricaneguy]

Now at 9.5” Greeneville. Was ripping fatties!! Heaviest snow of the event for about 15 mins. 

[IndTenn]

Hardest snow of the event right now, at least during daylight.  Up to 6".

 

[GBOVolz]

Not sure if it’ll make it here and not sure how much it is, but between Nashville and Louisville there’s quite a bit of echoes showing up on radar now


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[BuCoVaWx]

I have 6.5" of snow at this point. It was supposed to stop snowing at noon. It's still coming down, though it is very small and on the lighter side. Definitely has that good ol winter day of years gone by feel to it. I'm very happy most people, if not all forum wide got a good hit! 

[Math/Met]

31 minutes ago, Hurricaneguy said:

Now at 9.5” Greeneville. Was ripping fatties!! Heaviest snow of the event for about 15 mins. 

That heavy band added about 1 inch for me. This has been incredible.

[tnweathernut]

Occasionally getting into heavy snow.  Not really even showing up on radar.  Nuts!!  

[GBOVolz]

Looks like the back edge is moving through Knox Co now.


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[GBOVolz]

Occasionally getting into heavy snow.  Not really even showing up on radar.  Nuts!!  

My best snow today was not on radar


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[GBOVolz]

My best snow today was not on radar


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East of Nashville now




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[Uncle Nasty]

@John1122

I do believe you surpassed the totals that MRX projected for you.

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[nrgjeff]

Above was a layup forecast with this low-level profile and upper level cold.

[Holston_River_Rambler]

Heaviest snow since last night for me, now that the winds have shifted to the NNW. 

[GBOVolz]

@Stovepipe did you see the wreck around the corner from you on Browns Gap at Mill Rd?

Can’t tell anything about the vehicle. Who ever videoed it said the driver walked away. If you are a part of the Facebook page “what’s up in Halls”, someone posted the video of it on there. Here’s a screenshot.




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[GBOVolz]

Heaviest snow since last night for me, now that the winds have shifted to the NNW. 

Awesome… you’re pretty much upstream for me with northwest flow.


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[WishingForWarmWeather]

Sounds like you lot made out well. Super  happy for y’all! Snow storm dreams are made of
 

meanwhile in Clarksville we’re still in Arctic blast city - kids haven’t been to school Since  the Friday before the ice storm and they just called off for Monday too. Not a single school parking lot has been plowed yet. 

[Scottie16]

Shortwave satellite has increased back into our area recently


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[Scottie16]

Hour before.


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