Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)
Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.
Overcast
28°F
-2°C
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind Speed | NW 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.21 in (1023.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 22°F (-6°C) |
| Last update | 29 Dec 11:53 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
Townsend TN
Overnight
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 38 °F
Becoming
SunnyTuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Townsend TN
35.68°N 83.75°W (Elev. 1093 ft)
35.68°N 83.75°W (Elev. 1093 ft)
6:06 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
12am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
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