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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 3:50:40 pm EST

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A quick shot of snow is expected overnight, with accumulations likely only in the higher elevations (generally above 2,000 feet). Most people in the Valley should see a quick shot of cold drizzle.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

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 VA	15:35	Clear	10	41	6	23	SSW 6	36 [WC]	29.86
Andrews-Murphy NC	15:19	Partly Cloudy	10	44	8	22	W 7	39 [WC]	29.94
Chattanooga TN	14:53	Mostly Clear	10	51	13	21	S 22G31	-	29.90
Crossville TN	14:53	Clear	10	45	16	30	S 9G20	40 [WC]	29.81
Dalton GA	15:35	Clear	10	53	11	18	S 9G18	-	29.93
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	14:53	Partly Cloudy	10	48	8	19	SW 24G32	40 [WC]	29.87
Middlesboro KY	15:15	Clear	10	44	16	31	S 14G21	37 [WC]	29.85
Monroe Cnty TN	15:35	Mostly Clear	10	51	6	15	SW 16G24	-	29.86
Morristown TN	15:15		10	46	10	22	WSW 6G14	42 [WC]	29.86
Oak Ridge TN	14:53	Mostly Cloudy	10	47	12	23	VRB 6	44 [WC]	29.88
Tazewell Cnty VA	15:35	Clear	10	37	6	26	SSW 9G20	30 [WC]	29.84
Tri-Cities TN	14:53	Clear	10	44	8	22	WNW 3	-	29.88
Wise VA	15:35	Clear	10	35	15	43	SSW 12	26 [WC]	29.81
Greeneville, TN	15:35	Clear	10	44	10	24	WNW 6	40 [WC]	29.87

Local Weather History For January 16th...

Snowstorm hit area in 2003. Up to 8" fell in the higher elevations and 1-4" in the valley.


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