European Weather Model Sparks Humor as Tennessee Sees Snow While Rest of the South Barely Gets a Dusting
UNITED STATES — A new European weather model forecast has sparked widespread amusement online after suggesting light snowfall across much of the southern United States — but with Tennessee standing out as the only state actually catching flakes.
According to the ECMWF model output, the southern region is shown in a faint gray shade — meaning minimal snowfall — while Tennessee appears to get measurable flakes, leading to a flood of humorous online reactions comparing the map to a “failed get ready with me” TikTok look.
Tennessee Leads the South in the First Snow Tease of the Season
While the rest of the South — including Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas — barely registers snow activity, Tennessee’s higher elevations may actually see snow accumulation in early forecasts.
Social media users joked that Tennessee looked like it was “doing the NPC snowflake trend,” while neighboring states sarcastically questioned whether what they were seeing was “snow or a dirty screen.”
“The whole South is in that light-grey ‘maybe snow, maybe acne patch’ shade… but TENNESSEE?? Tennessee out here actually catching flakes,” one user wrote.
Online Reactions: ‘Hard Launch the Snow, Coward’
The European model, often known for its early winter storm projections, has been accused of overhyping snowfall potential in the South. Online commentators mocked it for what some called a “soft launch for winter,” with one viral comment reading:
“Hard launch the snow, coward.”
Winter Outlook: More Flurries or False Alarm?
Meteorologists caution that these early European model runs are not forecasts but long-range simulations, which can often exaggerate precipitation patterns weeks in advance. While Tennessee and parts of the Midwest may see light snow in coming days, the broader South will likely stay dry with only brief cold snaps.
Residents are advised to stay tuned to local forecasts as updated model runs refine temperature and moisture patterns heading into December.
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