Rain Arrives Late This Morning 

   

9:08 am Sunday

Rain will gradually arrive this morning with widespread, occasional light rain continuing through the early afternoon hours.  Notice a drier air mass with a lack of rain across parts of Mississippi this morning.  As that air mass moves our way, showers will become less numerous by mid to late afternoon.  Between a quarter of an inch of rain and a half inch is expected. 

Rain will redevelop across our region tonight and continue through at least the morning hours tomorrow.  The rain may mix with sleet across Smyth county in Virginia.  Some sleet and freezing rain will be possible across western North Carolina.  Only minor travel problems will be possible in these areas.

No travel problems are expected in the Tri-Cities and across much of southwest Virginia where temperatures will be well above freezing. 

Here's a look at 850 mb temperatures for Monday morning.  The colder temperatures that are needed to produce snow will be located across northern Kentucky, West Virginia and northern Virginia (reflected by the dark blue and purple colors).  So only a mix of sleet and rain is expected across Smyth county, VA.  Light rain and drizzle will continue likely Monday morning.  Skies will continue mostly cloudy Monday afternoon with a 30% chance for a few lingering light rain showers as highs hold in the 40's.