Light snow possible for parts of the South & Southeast, including north Georgia

Tomorrow [Sunday, December 1] is the first day of Meteorological Winter, and not only will it feel like it across the South and Southeast, but it could also look like it at times over the next few days as snow is possible for a few folks.

There are two small opportunities for flurries [or light snow] across parts of the South and Southeast during the first couple days of Meteorological Winter. The first opportunity arrives tonight into Sunday morning, for the Southern Appalachians.

A weak system diving out of the Midwest into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic [on the base of the trough - the culprit for the cold, Arctic air in place] will generate enough lift when paired with the orographic lift of the mountains along the Tennessee - North Carolina state line to squeeze out the minimal moisture that's available. Light snow is expected tonight through Sunday morning for the highest elevations in these mountains with only a dusting up to 1 inch possible by lunchtime Sunday.

Another opportunity for flurries or light snow arrives Monday into Monday night, possibly for areas farther south, as the next upper-level system dives southward from the Midwest into the Southeast.

There isn't much moisture associated with this dry, cold airmass underneath the Arctic high pressure, but this little clipper system looks to be strong enough to squeeze out some flurries, possibly some light snow [at times radar could look more impressive that what's reaching the surface due to the dry air throughout the atmosphere]. And sometimes these systems can provide surprises if even slightly stronger than modeled or if there's even a touch more moisture available.

Snow chances initially start early Monday afternoon across northwestern and north-central Tennessee, spreading south and southeast throughout the late afternoon and evening hours, continuing at times into the nighttime hours Monday. It's possible a few areas near the Tennessee state line in Mississippi and Alabama see a few flurries with flurries possible as far south as I-85 in north Georgia Monday night, possibly extending into central North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina.

Future Radar Monday at 3PM

Future Radar Monday at 6PM

Future Radar Monday at 9PM

Future Radar Tuesday at 12AM

Please keep in mind, this is a low-end chance for a few flurries and most areas won't see snow but there's a better chance for another round of light snow in the mountains along the Tennessee - North Carolina state line where the highest peaks could see a couple to a few inches of light snow accumulations [meaning with Sunday morning's snow potential and Monday night's snow potential, the two events combined could lead to isolated 2-4 inch amounts].

Snow Accumulation Forecast Through Tuesday Morning

If any snow falls, widespread accumulations aren't expected outside of the mountains. It's possible a light dusting accumulated on elevated surfaces where the snow briefly falls at a heavier rate. If you pick up any snow, please share your pictures with Firsthand Weather.