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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport (KTYS)

Lat: 35.82°NLon: 83.99°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

37°F

3°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 29 Dec 3:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Karns TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Karns TN
 35.94°N 84.05°W (Elev. 974 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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