Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.30 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Blustery.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Newfound Gap NC
 35.63°N 83.45°W (Elev. 3957 ft)
6:06 am EST Dec 24, 2025
8am EST Dec 24, 2025-6pm EST Dec 30, 2025
 
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