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Tracking Atmospheric River in the Northwest U.S. and Clipper with Winter Weather in the Northeast U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall which may lead to urban and river flooding with possible landslides, and heavy inter-mountain snow over the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through Thursday. A clipper will cross the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Thursday with areas of moderate to heavy snow and mixed wintry precipitation. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 3:08:51 am EST

 

Light snow accumulations are expected in parts of southwest Virginia and the East TN mountains today, mainly for elevations at or above 2500 ft. 1 to 3 inches are possible, with higher amounts on the highest mountain peaks.
Accumulating snow will continue mainly across the higher elevations in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. The snow showers and flurries will end around mid-day today, with mostly dry conditions expected Friday with the exception of light snow across the northern tier of the forecast area.
Accumulating snow will continue mainly across the higher elevations in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. The snow showers and flurries will end around mid-day today, with mostly dry conditions expected Friday with the exception of light snow across the northern tier of the forecast area.
Accumulating snow will continue mainly across the higher elevations in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. The snow showers and flurries will end around mid-day today, with mostly dry conditions expected Friday with the exception of light snow across the northern tier of the forecast area.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA02:55Light Snow8302686WNW 10G1620 [WC]29.82
Andrews-Murphy NC02:35Partly Cloudy10332364WNW 726 [WC]29.92
Chattanooga TN02:53Overcast10372664NW 830 [WC]30.01
Crossville TN02:53Overcast10312681WNW 9G1822 [WC]29.96
Dalton GA02:55Mostly Cloudy10372971NNW 930 [WC]30.00
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)02:53Overcast10362666W 1028 [WC]29.95
Middlesboro KY02:55Overcast10342879NW 1026 [WC]29.95
Monroe Cnty TN02:55Overcast10353080NNW 530 [WC]29.98
Morristown TN02:55Overcast10353080W 12G1726 [WC]29.91
Oak Ridge TN02:53Overcast10362666VRB 3-29.98
Tazewell Cnty VA02:55Light Snow10282589WNW 919 [WC]29.80
Tri-Cities TN02:53Overcast10342775W 1026 [WC]29.87
Wise VA02:55Light Snow7282692WNW 13G1816 [WC]29.83
Greeneville, TN02:55Overcast10332880WSW 726 [WC]29.88


Local Weather History For December 11th...
In 1982, snowstorms hit the area. Tri-Cities reported 5.9" of snow while Knoxville had 3".

 

 

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