A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chattanooga, Lovell Field (KCHA)

Lat: 35.03°NLon: 85.2°WElev: 679ft.

Fog

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 8 Jan 8:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW McDonald TN

Dense Fog Advisory until January 8, 10:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory until January 8, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  High near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. High near 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW McDonald TN
 35.15°N 85.02°W (Elev. 1102 ft)
6:06 am EST Jan 8, 2026
8am EST Jan 8, 2026-6pm EST Jan 14, 2026
 
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