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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

A Few Clouds

34°F

1°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.8 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ridgeside TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ridgeside TN
 35.03°N 85.25°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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