Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 5:20:20 am EDT

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The 6-10 day outlook for the final days of April indicate a wetter than normal pattern, with the local forecast calling for rain likely as soon as Saturday, with additional chances for rainfall next week. While the drought will persist through this, we have at least a 50% chance of seeing above normal rainfall that can at least stem the drought's progression.

Dry and unseasonably warm conditions are expected through Friday. Chances for showers and possibly thunderstorms will increase for Friday evening through Saturday.

Dry and unseasonably warm conditions are expected through Friday. Chances for showers and possibly thunderstorms will increase for Friday evening through Saturday.

Dry and unseasonably warm conditions are expected through Friday. Chances for showers and possibly thunderstorms will increase for Friday evening through Saturday.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EDT)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Abingdon VA	04:55	Clear	10	46	39	75	NW 3	-	30.20
Andrews-Murphy NC	04:35	Clear	10	42	39	89	CALM	-	30.27
Chattanooga TN	04:53	Clear	10	50	47	89	CALM	-	30.21
Crossville TN	04:53	Clear	10	50	42	74	SSW 3	-	30.21
Dalton GA	04:55	Clear	10	49	49	100	CALM	-	30.22
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	04:53	Clear	10	58	42	55	WSW 9	-	30.18
Middlesboro KY	04:35	Clear	10				CALM	-	30.20
Monroe Cnty TN	04:55	Clear	10	50	48	93	CALM	-	30.20
Morristown TN	04:55	Partly Cloudy	9	51	44	76	CALM	-	30.20
Oak Ridge TN	04:53	Clear	10	51	46	82	CALM	-	30.20
Tazewell Cnty VA	04:55	Clear	10	55	38	52	WSW 9	-	30.19
Tri-Cities TN	04:53	Partly Cloudy	10	42	41	95	CALM	-	30.19
Wise VA	04:55	Clear	10	51	37	57	WSW 7	-	30.19
Greeneville, TN	04:55	Clear	10	51	42	71	CALM	-	30.19

Local Weather History For April 22nd...

In 1967, short-lived but destructive tornado hit Greene County causing over $50,000 damage.


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