Snow and ice close several roads in Smokies

Snow and ice have closed these major roads through Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A winter storm could bring up to 7 inches of snow in the Great Smoky Mountains. Drivers should be prepared for closures and delays.
Several Smokies roads to close due to winter weather
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are set to close as winter weather moves through the area. Cades Cove Loop Road and Cherokee Orchard Road will close at dusk on January 9, while the following roads will close at 8 a.
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains are closed due to ice, snow. Here's what they are
Cold temperatures are forecast to linger in East Tennessee throughout the week. Snow showers moved across the higher elevations with up to at least five inches, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.
Snowfall Forces Closure of Major Roads in Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Cherokee Link Impacted
The National Park Service has closed Newfound Gap Road and Foothills Parkway West in the Great Smoky Mountains due to snow.
National Park Service to close multiple roads, visitor centers for winter weather
Even though conditions may seem safe outside the park, higher-elevation roads often include steep grades and sharp curves that quickly become dangerous in wintery conditions. At the park’s tallest peaks, temperatures drop swiftly and precipitation is much more frequent and heavy.
US 441/Newfound Gap Road closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for snow potential
Ahead of the weekend's forecast winter weather, U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina, is closed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The road closed at 8 a.m. Friday. There has been no announcement from the National Park Service when Newfound Gap Road could open again.
Snow and ice cause road closures in Smokies
The Gatlinburg Bypass and Cherokee Orchard Road at Twin Creeks have been closed Wednesday due to snow and ice. A few house later, the National Park service announced that Little River Road/Fighting Creek Gap Road between the Sugarlands Visitor Center and Metcalf Bottoms is also closing temporarily because of snow.
Snow and winter conditions close several roads in the Smokies
Several roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed for snow and winter conditions. Related Coverage: Extended freeze sets up next big snow, First Alert Weather Days continueThe park monitors roadway conditions and posts updates online.
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