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Last Map Update: Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 2:48:51 pm EST

 

The potential for a significant winter this weekend continues to increases in probability. While significant snow and ice are possible, where exactly the snow vs ice vs mixed precipitation bands set up is still highly uncertain. For now, residents in East Tennessee, southwest Virginia, and southwest North Carolina should check their winter kits and supplies and be prepared before the weekend arrives.
Be prepared for the upcoming winter storm.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA14:151026-523WSW 12G1714 [WC]30.38
Andrews-Murphy NC14:19Clear1037-416NNE 5G1632 [WC]30.40
Chattanooga TN13:53Mostly Clear1038120N 732 [WC]30.49
Crossville TN13:53Clear1032328VRB 526 [WC]30.42
Dalton GA14:35Clear1039220NW 1032 [WC]30.48
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)13:53Mostly Clear1033023VRB 3-30.47
Middlesboro KY14:35Clear1033124CALM-30.46
Monroe Cnty TN14:35Clear1035324VRB 629 [WC]30.45
Morristown TN14:351032-222CALM-30.44
Oak Ridge TN13:53Clear1034-220VRB 529 [WC]30.48
Tazewell Cnty VA14:35Clear1024-527WSW 814 [WC]30.34
Tri-Cities TN13:53Mostly Clear1031-817W 1320 [WC]30.44
Wise VA14:35Clear1026-425WSW 916 [WC]30.34
Greeneville, TN14:35Clear1030-224VRB 623 [WC]30.42


Local Weather History For January 20th...
2-3" of rain and melted snow caused flooding in the area in 1996. 1 died in Cocke Co.

 

 

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