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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: Wed, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:40:24 pm 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.
Dry to start today with warmer temperatures. A cold front approaching later today will bring increasing winds and gusts across the valley and higher elevations during the day. Snowfall expected behind the front's passing for the Southern Appalachians and southwest Virginia.
Dry to start today with warmer temperatures. A cold front approaching later today will bring increasing winds and gusts across the valley and higher elevations during the day. Snowfall expected behind the front's passing for the Southern Appalachians and southwest Virginia.
Dry to start today with warmer temperatures. A cold front approaching later today will bring increasing winds and gusts across the valley and higher elevations during the day. Snowfall expected behind the front's passing for the Southern Appalachians and southwest Virginia.
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 VA12:15Clear10442852SW 15G2136 [WC]29.60
Andrews-Murphy NC11:56Clear10483253WSW 15G2042 [WC]29.78
Chattanooga TN11:53Partly Cloudy10483662S 1442 [WC]29.76
Crossville TN11:53Overcast10493558W 14G2843 [WC]29.69
Dalton GA12:15Mostly Clear10503863S 13G1744 [WC]29.79
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)11:53Mostly Clear10523144SW 30G39-29.68
Middlesboro KY12:15Partly Cloudy10473459SSW 943 [WC]29.67
Monroe Cnty TN12:15Clear10503353SW 20G3243 [WC]29.72
Morristown TN12:1510503249WSW 15G2844 [WC]29.64
Oak Ridge TN11:53Mostly Clear10473563WSW 10G2042 [WC]29.72
Tazewell Cnty VA12:15Mostly Cloudy10422550SW 21G3032 [WC]29.56
Tri-Cities TN11:53Mostly Cloudy10482947SW 943 [WC]29.65
Wise VA12:15Partly Cloudy10423265WSW 23G3232 [WC]29.56
Greeneville, TN12:15Clear10482642SW 6-29.62


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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