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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport, Tri-City Regional Airport (KTRI)

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Watauga TNSimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of flurries with a slight chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Watauga TNSimilar City Names
 36.36°N 82.28°W (Elev. 1680 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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