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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

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Riceville TN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Riceville TN
 35.43°N 84.74°W (Elev. 896 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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