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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 12:50:42 am EST

 

Light snow accumulations are expected in parts of southwest Virginia and the East TN mountains today through Thursday morning, mainly for elevations at or above 2500 ft. 1 to 3 inches are possible, with higher amounts on the highest mountain peaks.
Winds will increase with time today, first beginning in the mountains and then translating to the lower elevations. Gusts will persist into the overnight hours across the higher terrain before dropping off later Thursday. A Wind Advisory is in effect for gusts up to 45 mph.
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 VA00:35Overcast10332674W 925 [WC]29.79
Andrews-Murphy NC00:17Overcast10372869W 1428 [WC]29.90
Chattanooga TN23:53Mostly Cloudy10422754WNW 16G2634 [WC]29.96
Crossville TN23:53Overcast10322885NW 10G2023 [WC]29.94
Dalton GA00:35Mostly Cloudy10423368NNW 1235 [WC]29.97
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)00:21Overcast10372869W 1029 [WC]29.93
Middlesboro KY00:35Overcast10352980WNW 3-29.93
Monroe Cnty TN00:35Overcast10373074WNW 9G1630 [WC]29.97
Morristown TN00:35Overcast10353080WNW 8G2028 [WC]29.90
Oak Ridge TN00:31Overcast10372766W 731 [WC]29.95
Tazewell Cnty VA00:35Light Snow10292790NW 9G1620 [WC]29.76
Tri-Cities TN23:53Overcast10362975W 929 [WC]29.83
Wise VA00:35Light Snow3302892W 1020 [WC]29.79
Greeneville, TN00:35Overcast10353080W 927 [WC]29.86


Local Weather History For December 10th...
In 2004, storms hit the area with large hail. Many reports of nickel to quarter size reported.

 

 

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