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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 5:32:50 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 VA05:15Overcast10302374WNW 10G2020 [WC]29.86
Andrews-Murphy NC04:55Mostly Cloudy10322163N 626 [WC]29.95
Chattanooga TN04:53Overcast10372561NNW 930 [WC]30.03
Crossville TN05:00Mostly Cloudy10302581WNW 921 [WC]29.97
Dalton GA05:15Overcast10362769NNW 929 [WC]30.03
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)04:53Overcast10352669W 1027 [WC]29.98
Middlesboro KY05:15Overcast10332777WNW 527 [WC]29.98
Monroe Cnty TN05:15Overcast10352874NW 629 [WC]30.00
Morristown TN05:15Overcast9333293WNW 13G2023 [WC]29.94
Oak Ridge TN04:53Overcast10352771NW 3-30.00
Tazewell Cnty VA05:15Overcast10272282WNW 9G2317 [WC]29.83
Tri-Cities TN04:53Overcast10332881W 925 [WC]29.89
Wise VA05:15Light Snow7262386WNW 9G2316 [WC]29.85
Greeneville, TN05:15Overcast10322886W 9G1524 [WC]29.91


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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