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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 10:00:28 am EST

 

Rain changes to snow tonight. Snow accumulations likely across the higher elevations. Little to no snow accumulations expected for most valley locations.
Rain will move in this afternoon with an approaching frontal boundary. Much colder air will change rain to snow this evening with the mountains staying as all snow. Significant snow accumulations are expected in the mountains with lighter totals possible in other areas. Scattered flurries will linger on Thursday with dry and very cold conditions Thursday night. Another system will arrive Friday night into Saturday with another chance for light snow.
Rain will move in this afternoon with an approaching frontal boundary. Much colder air will change rain to snow this evening with the mountains staying as all snow. Significant snow accumulations are expected in the mountains with lighter totals possible in other areas. Scattered flurries will linger on Thursday with dry and very cold conditions Thursday night. Another system will arrive Friday night into Saturday with another chance for light snow.
Rain will move in this afternoon with an approaching frontal boundary. Much colder air will change rain to snow this evening with the mountains staying as all snow. Significant snow accumulations are expected in the mountains with lighter totals possible in other areas. Scattered flurries will linger on Thursday with dry and very cold conditions Thursday night. Another system will arrive Friday night into Saturday with another chance for light snow.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA09:35Clear10412860WSW 636 [WC]29.72
Andrews-Murphy NC09:15Clear10302892CALM-29.83
Chattanooga TN08:53Overcast10452851S 542 [WC]29.80
Crossville TN08:53Mostly Cloudy10402964CALM-29.74
Dalton GA09:35Mostly Cloudy10452747SE 741 [WC]29.83
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)08:53Overcast10472745SW 1440 [WC]29.75
Middlesboro KY09:15Overcast10452647S 3-29.73
Monroe Cnty TN09:35Clear10482642SW 8G1744 [WC]29.76
Morristown TN09:2510462442SW 1240 [WC]29.72
Oak Ridge TN08:53Clear10402964CALM-29.77
Tazewell Cnty VA09:35Mostly Cloudy10412449SW 12G2034 [WC]29.69
Tri-Cities TN08:53Overcast10332984CALM-29.74
Wise VA09:35Overcast10392660SW 1331 [WC]29.67
Greeneville, TN09:35Clear10462645VRB 3-29.72


Local Weather History For January 14th...
Snowstorm hit the area in 2006. 4-5" fell across the higher elevations.

 

 

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