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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 4:52:44 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 VA04:35Light Snow10302374WNW 8G1622 [WC]29.84
Andrews-Murphy NC04:15Partly Cloudy10322163N 824 [WC]29.95
Chattanooga TN03:53Overcast10372561NNW 1228 [WC]30.02
Crossville TN04:26Overcast10302581WNW 1020 [WC]29.97
Dalton GA04:35Overcast10372869NNW 830 [WC]30.01
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)03:53Overcast10362666W 1028 [WC]29.97
Middlesboro KY04:35Light Rain10332777WNW 727 [WC]29.97
Monroe Cnty TN04:35Overcast10352874NW 927 [WC]29.99
Morristown TN04:35Overcast10333086W 9G1625 [WC]29.93
Oak Ridge TN03:53Overcast10362666W 630 [WC]29.99
Tazewell Cnty VA04:35Overcast10272383NW 8G1618 [WC]29.82
Tri-Cities TN03:53Overcast10332984W 1024 [WC]29.87
Wise VA04:35Light Snow1 1/42626100WNW 3-29.84
Greeneville, TN04:35Overcast10322886W 725 [WC]29.90


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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