East Tennessee snowfall in February after heavy rain and flooding

Posted: Feb 7, 2020 / 02:57 PM EST / Updated: Feb 7, 2020 / 05:02 PM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After the rain and flooding earlier this week, on Friday, East Tennessee woke up to colder temperatures – including snow.

In Knoxville, some flurries were seen, but communities in higher elevations saw some accumulation.

Yesterday it was 60°, and today it snowed. Tennessee weather, y’all. pic.twitter.com/Xl9r6ZuCbi
— UT Knoxville (@UTKnoxville) February 7, 2020

It’s snowing in Gatlinburg! ❄️#AllGoodHere pic.twitter.com/LNuxivpusg
— Gatlinburg, TN (@TravelGburg) February 7, 2020

As these photos show, weather in the Smokies can be extreme and fast-changing! Yesterday, we saw heavy rain. Today brings snow. ❄️

Remember when traveling in the park to check weather forecasts and come prepared. Road closure info can be found at @SmokiesRoadsNPS.

NPS photos. pic.twitter.com/midxGYZofb
— GreatSmokyNPS (@GreatSmokyNPS) February 7, 2020