Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 3:36 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Newfound Gap NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 15 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 51. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • 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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 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 55. Breezy.
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 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Windy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy.
Tuesday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 19. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Newfound Gap NC
 35.66°N 83.45°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
12:31 am EST Dec 24, 2025
3am EST Dec 24, 2025-6pm EST Dec 30, 2025
 
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