SUMMARY: This afternoon, Gatlinburg saw an inch of snow, while Newfound Gap recorded nearly two inches. With the sun coming out, snow is melting, but roads will remain closed today, tonight, and into Wednesday. Higher elevations, such as KI, are closed for the season. A weather alert is in effect due to cold temperatures, with lows in the teens and 20s, and a risk of black ice tomorrow morning. Safe heating practices are recommended. Wednesday will be sunny but breezy, with more cold air moving in by Thursday and Friday, with rain expected over the weekend.

Here is your afternoon weather report on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

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SUMMARY: Concerns over rising egg prices have increased after a suspected bird flu case at a Tennessee commercial chicken facility last week. The state reported a significant loss of chickens, with over 100 million birds affected by various outbreaks. This has led to fewer eggs reaching the market, pushing prices up to $3.37 per dozen, up from $2 last year. Economists note that the egg industry is focusing on rebuilding flocks, which limits egg availability. Experts say bird flu poses minimal risk to humans but stress the importance of flu vaccinations over concerns about bird flu. A 6.2-mile control zone is in place.

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture said a case had been reported in a West Tennessee facility last week.

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SUMMARY: In the Nov. 5 general election, Tennessee saw a record voter turnout with over 2.13 million early voters and 3.08 million total ballots cast, according to Secretary of State Tre Hargett. This surpassed the 2020 figures of 2.1 million early votes and 3.07 million in total. Former President Donald Trump won the state with 1,966,865 votes against Vice President Kamala Harris, who received 1,056,265 votes. U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn successfully defended her seat. Despite challenges from Hurricane Helene in northeast Tennessee, the election proceeded smoothly, thanks to dedicated poll workers and local election officials.

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