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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

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1025.9 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 29 Dec 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Oak Ridge TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly 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 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Oak Ridge TN
 35.95°N 84.22°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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