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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 8 G 15 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Apr 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Gatlinburg TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Gatlinburg TN
 35.64°N 83.59°W (Elev. 2490 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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