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55 Winter Weather A freeze occurs when temperatures are below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for a period. These temperatures can damage agricultural crops, burst water pipes, and create layers of “black ice.” Winter storms are events that can range from a few hours of moderate snow to blizzard‐like circumstances that can affect driving conditions and impact communications, electric ity, and other services. In McMinn County, all jurisdictions are vulnerable to freezes and moderate winter storms, but not to the severity level seen in much of the northern U.S. Based on previous occurrences, McMinn County can experience multiple winter weather events in one year affecting all jurisdictions within equally. The severity of winter storms is commonly me asured by inches of snowfall. It is possible for snowfall to accumulate up to 1 foot in McMinn County and/or ice accumulations to cause for hazardous conditions due to its proximity in and around the mountains. The average mean snowfall per year in McMinn County is between 6 to 12 inch es (as seen on the map below). 136