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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

Sevierville Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge Airport (KGKT)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 83.53°WElev: 1001ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Townsend TN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • 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 44. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °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: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. 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
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Townsend TN
 35.72°N 83.72°W (Elev. 1762 ft)
Last Update:
3:51 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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