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Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 8:00:24 pm EST

 

Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the latter half of December.
The 3-day Outlook.
Dry conditions with a gradual warming trend will persist into mid- week. By Thursday, temperatures will be above normal and precipitation chances will increase area-wide.
Dry conditions with a gradual warming trend will persist into mid- week. By Thursday, temperatures will be above normal and precipitation chances will increase area-wide.
Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA19:35Clear10231262NW 3-30.23
Andrews-Murphy NC19:18Clear10281558CALM-30.31
Chattanooga TN18:53Clear10341137CALM-30.32
Crossville TN18:53Clear10321039S 526 [WC]30.23
Dalton GA19:35Clear10291965CALM-30.34
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)18:53Clear1034934CALM-30.29
Middlesboro KY19:35Clear1030939CALM-30.27
Monroe Cnty TN19:35Clear10301042WSW 722 [WC]30.29
Morristown TN19:35Clear10261253CALM-30.26
Oak Ridge TN18:53Clear10291044CALM-30.30
Tazewell Cnty VA19:35Clear1028333SW 521 [WC]30.17
Tri-Cities TN18:53Clear10261665CALM-30.27
Wise VA19:35Clear1026845S 718 [WC]30.16
Greeneville, TN19:35Clear10261049CALM-30.24


Local Weather History For December 15th...
In 1974, high wind hit the area. Mobile homes damaged in McMinn, Polk and Monroe Counties.

 

 

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