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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 9:08:30 pm EST

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A quick shot of snow is expected overnight, with accumulations likely only in the higher elevations (generally above 2,000 feet). Most people in the Valley should see a quick shot of cold drizzle.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

Rain will move in this evening with a rain and snow mix or even transition to snow late tonight into early Sunday morning. Light accumulations are likely in portions of southwest Virginia and the East Tennessee mountains. A period of gusty winds is also expected in the East Tennessee mountains and foothills tonight. Dry weather will return on Saturday with highs rising into the 40s for most.

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 VA	20:55	Overcast	10	32	15	50	CALM	-	29.89
Andrews-Murphy NC	20:39	Overcast	10	39	15	38	CALM	-	30.03
Chattanooga TN	20:53	Overcast	10	50	20	30	S 8	-	29.95
Crossville TN	20:53	Overcast	10	45	18	33	S 10	39 [WC]	29.88
Dalton GA	20:55	Overcast	10	48	16	26	SSE 10	44 [WC]	30.00
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	20:53	Overcast	10	50	18	27	SSW 20G30	43 [WC]	29.90
Middlesboro KY	20:35	Overcast	10	47	16	28	S 10G17	41 [WC]	29.90
Monroe Cnty TN	20:55	Overcast	10	48	14	24	S 14G23	42 [WC]	29.93
Morristown TN	20:50		10	39	19	44	CALM	-	29.90
Oak Ridge TN	20:53	Overcast	10	46	16	29	CALM	-	29.93
Tazewell Cnty VA	20:55	Overcast	10	40	17	39	S 5	35 [WC]	29.87
Tri-Cities TN	20:53	Overcast	10	37	19	47	NNW 3	-	29.91
Wise VA	20:55	Overcast	10	35	14	40	SW 7	28 [WC]	29.87
Greeneville, TN	20:55	Overcast	10	44	14	28	S 8G15	39 [WC]	29.89

Local Weather History For January 16th...

Snowstorm hit area in 2003. Up to 8" fell in the higher elevations and 1-4" in the valley.


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