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Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Fog

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 7 Jan 1:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens TN

Dense Fog Advisory until January 7, 10:00am
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory until January 7, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athens TN
 35.44°N 84.6°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
1:31 am EST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 13, 2026
 
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