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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)

Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	13 Mar 10:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Athens TN

Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 71 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers and
Breezy
Monday
High: 52 °F
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Low around 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 52. 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 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.