National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Click a location below for detailed forecast.

Last Map Update: Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 1:58:38 am EST

 

Rain showers will continue through the morning before drier conditions return this afternoon and persist into early portions of the new work week. A warming trend is also expected next week, with highs returning to the 60s by Tuesday.
Rain showers will continue through the morning before drier conditions return this afternoon and persist into early portions of the new work week. A warming trend is also expected next week, with highs returning to the 60s by Tuesday.
Rain showers will continue through the morning before drier conditions return this afternoon and persist into early portions of the new work week. A warming trend is also expected next week, with highs returning to the 60s by Tuesday.

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EST)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA01:35Mostly Cloudy10393586CALM-29.85
Andrews-Murphy NC01:15Overcast7423986CALM-29.86
Chattanooga TN00:53Mist5484796N 5-29.84
Crossville TN00:53Overcast444395CALM-29.84
Dalton GA01:35Light Rain \ Mist34848100NNE 5-29.84
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)00:53Overcast10494483WNW 5-29.83
Middlesboro KY01:35Overcast10413887CALM-29.86
Monroe Cnty TN01:35Overcast74848100WSW 6-29.83
Morristown TN01:30W 5-
Oak Ridge TN00:53Overcast10484073CALM-29.85
Tazewell Cnty VA01:35Clear10343189NNE 529 [WC]29.86
Tri-Cities TN00:53Overcast10393688CALM-29.85
Wise VA01:35Partly Cloudy10333293CALM-29.85
Greeneville, TN01:35Overcast10483561CALM-29.83


Local Weather History For January 3rd...
In 2014, a 2 day snow dumped up to 7.5" in the higher elevations.

 

 

Briefing Hydrology Past Weather Events Graphical Hazardous Weather Outlook for East Tennessee East Tennessee Observations
Decision Support Hydrology Past Weather Events GHWO Observations Gridded Forecast
Daily Climate for Middle Tennessee Local East Tennessee Climate Tornado Database Tropical Weather Information NOAA Weather Radio
IDSS Point Forecasts Daily Climate Local Climate Tornado Database Tropical Weather Radio
Daily Climate for Middle Tennessee Probabilistic Data for East Tennessee Virtual Tour of the NWS Morristown Office Skywarn Spotter Training for East Tennessee  
Being Prepared Estar Perparado Probabilistic Virtual Tour Spotter Training