Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 8:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Etowah TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am.  Low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Etowah TN
 35.29°N 84.45°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
7:06 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
9pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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