TENNESSEE — While April snowfall is rare in Tennessee, historical weather data shows that it has occurred on several occasions, especially in higher elevations and during unusual cold snaps.
According to records from the National Weather Service, measurable snowfall in Tennessee during April is more likely to happen in the eastern part of the state, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.
In Knoxville, the average April snowfall is just 0.1 inches, but the city saw a surprising 2.2 inches on April 3, 1987.
Nashville’s April snowfall is even rarer, with only trace amounts recorded in most years.
However, the city received 1.5 inches on April 25, 1910. Chattanooga has also seen snowfall as late as mid-April, with 0.3 inches reported on April 13, 1940.
Higher elevations, such as Mount Le Conte in the Great Smoky Mountains, are more prone to late-season snow.
April snowstorms have been recorded there as recently as the 2000s, with several inches occasionally falling during brief arctic air outbreaks.
Overall, while April snowfall in Tennessee is uncommon, especially in the lowlands, historical data confirms that it is not impossible.
These events tend to be short-lived and are typically followed by a quick return to springlike conditions.
