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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oak Ridge (KOQT)

Lat: 36.02°NLon: 84.23°WElev: 915ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Briceville TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Briceville TN
 36.11°N 84.23°W (Elev. 1512 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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