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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

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 2:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Townsend TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °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.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. 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.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Townsend TN
 35.63°N 83.7°W (Elev. 1962 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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