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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 5:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Townsend TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Townsend TN
 35.69°N 83.66°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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