Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Newfound Gap NC

High Wind Warning March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 10:00am
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High Wind Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 2am.  Low around 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers.  High near 50. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers. High near 50. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Newfound Gap NC
 35.64°N 83.48°W (Elev. 3274 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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