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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 >

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

34°F

1°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 1:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW High Rocks NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW High Rocks NC
 35.56°N 83.68°W (Elev. 4167 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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