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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Riceville TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am.  Low around 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight 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 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 40. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Riceville TN
 35.38°N 84.72°W (Elev. 758 ft)
1:06 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
1am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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