National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in (1026.7 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 7:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Oliver Springs TN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries before 10am. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

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

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

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

    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 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries before 10am. Mostly cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Oliver Springs TN
 36.03°N 84.3°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation