Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:10:44 pm EST

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National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, SC

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Warming Trend

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Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the latter half of December.

The 3-day Outlook.

Dry conditions with a gradual warming trend will persist into mid- week. By Thursday, temperatures will be above normal and precipitation chances will increase area-wide.

Dry conditions with a gradual warming trend will persist into mid- week. By Thursday, temperatures will be above normal and precipitation chances will increase area-wide.

Dry conditions with a gradual warming trend will persist into mid- week. By Thursday, temperatures will be above normal and precipitation chances will increase area-wide.

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	16:55	Clear	10	28	10	46	SW 8	19 [WC]	30.26
Andrews-Murphy NC	16:37	Clear	10	44	0	14	SW 6	40 [WC]	30.30
Chattanooga TN	16:53	Clear	10	41	8	25	SW 5	37 [WC]	30.34
Crossville TN	16:53	Clear	10	38	9	29	S 7	32 [WC]	30.25
Dalton GA	16:55	Clear	10	40	6	23	SSE 5	35 [WC]	30.35
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	37	8	29	WSW 8	30 [WC]	30.31
Middlesboro KY	16:55	Clear	10	32	9	36	S 6	26 [WC]	30.31
Monroe Cnty TN	16:55	Clear	10	37	6	27	WSW 9	30 [WC]	30.31
Morristown TN	16:55	Clear	10	32	6	33	NW 6	26 [WC]	30.30
Oak Ridge TN	16:53	Clear	10	35	5	27	W 5	30 [WC]	30.33
Tazewell Cnty VA	16:55	Clear	10	30	6	35	WSW 3	-	30.22
Tri-Cities TN	16:53	Mostly Clear	10	33	11	39	CALM	-	30.29
Wise VA	16:55	Clear	10	30	5	33	SW 9	21 [WC]	30.21
Greeneville, TN	16:55	Clear	10	32	6	33	WNW 3	-	30.28

Local Weather History For December 15th...

In 1974, high wind hit the area. Mobile homes damaged in McMinn, Polk and Monroe Counties.


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