The Hill Spirit has been sharing with you since summer that this winter was going to be interesting. There was a suggestion to take advantage of the pre-buy propane programs offered during the summer. There were lots of posts during the fall on getting your yard and house ready for the winter. In December, more information on preparing for winter weather. January is now here and that weather is coming. 
Predicting snow or ice in the South is always a tricky business since so many factors have to be just right. The stars seem to be aligning for those winter storms but until it happens, it is a maybe.
Here is some of the latest thinking from a few of the people who study the weather like you follow football. You might want to start to prepare now so you aren't caught up in the craziness.
Information from various sources:
If the cold weather stays in place, it will put us at risk of getting more
than one winter storm. There are two winter storm chances
on the table between January 11th to 21st. First Threat - Jan 11-12
The weather pattern is favoring either an all snow or all rain event (the rain/snow line will be important). The possible transition line looks like it may extend from Birmingham to Atlanta. Elkmont would be in the snow zone if that happens. There is a chance that there might be some sleet but a better chance of a few snowflakes.
Second Threat - Around Jan. 20
The cold air will have moved in and set up house in Elkmont for the next winter storm. With the southern jet stream probably heading down toward the beach, this storm could set up around Birmingham or Montgomery. This might give Elkmont another chance to see snow.
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