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Tennessee received less snow than forecast but portions of the state still received more than 4 inches. See snowfall totals around the state.
The Tennessee Health Department confirmed on Monday night that five people have died due to the weather this week.
USA TODAY’s snowfall map shows accumulation over the past 24, 48, and 72 hours, as well as seasonal totals dating back to Oct. 1. Updated multiple times a day, the map lets you toggle between timeframes to see how snow is adding up in your area.
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Photos capture winter weather in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Winter weather has arrived in East Tennessee, with photos capturing flurries of snow that is expected to mix with sleet and freezing rain later in the day. Storm Team 6 is tracking the winter storm as it moves across the region.
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed at least three people died during the winter storm that swept across the state.
Following the winter storm, temperatures in East Tennessee will remain freezing. A strong cold front will usher in arctic-like air into the region with wind chills dropping to 3 to 8 degrees above zero across much of the region, according to the National Weather Service's Jan. 24 report.
Soda, beer and all canned carbonated beverages can explode when they freeze, according to The Food Republic. In cold temperatures, liquids in sealed cans or bottles will freeze and expand. The drink's carbon dioxide will have nowhere to escape and eventually the building pressure may cause the soda to, well ... pop.
First Alert Weather Days are in effect after a winter storm brought historic levels of snow, sleet and ice to Middle Tennessee.