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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 2:16:42 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.
Gusty winds can be expected today along with a few rain showers. The rain showers will transition to snow showers and flurries as colder air pushes in behind the front, with accumulating snow expected mainly across the higher elevations of the mountains. The snow showers and flurries will end Thursday, with dry conditions then expected into Friday.
Gusty winds can be expected today along with a few rain showers. The rain showers will transition to snow showers and flurries as colder air pushes in behind the front, with accumulating snow expected mainly across the higher elevations of the mountains. The snow showers and flurries will end Thursday, with dry conditions then expected into Friday.
Gusty winds can be expected today along with a few rain showers. The rain showers will transition to snow showers and flurries as colder air pushes in behind the front, with accumulating snow expected mainly across the higher elevations of the mountains. The snow showers and flurries will end Thursday, with dry conditions then expected into Friday.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA01:55Overcast10332469W 925 [WC]29.81
Andrews-Murphy NC01:35Overcast10352464CALM-29.92
Chattanooga TN01:53Clear10372561NNW 14G2428 [WC]29.99
Crossville TN01:53Overcast10312681NNW 7G1723 [WC]29.94
Dalton GA01:55Overcast10403067NNW 16G2230 [WC]29.97
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)01:53Overcast10362769WSW 1327 [WC]29.95
Middlesboro KY01:55Overcast10343082WNW 529 [WC]29.94
Monroe Cnty TN01:55Overcast10353080WNW 629 [WC]29.97
Morristown TN01:55Overcast10353080W 1027 [WC]29.91
Oak Ridge TN01:53Overcast10372561W 731 [WC]29.97
Tazewell Cnty VA01:55Light Snow10282588NW 10G2018 [WC]29.79
Tri-Cities TN01:53Snow Pellets10343085W 926 [WC]29.86
Wise VA01:55Light Snow7282692WNW 621 [WC]29.81
Greeneville, TN01:55Overcast8332880W 8G1725 [WC]29.87


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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