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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.8 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Lookout Mountain TN

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lookout Mountain TN
 34.99°N 85.33°W (Elev. 689 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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