Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bristol / Johnson / Kingsport, Tri-City Regional Airport (KTRI)

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Jan 7:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Watauga TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 57. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Watauga TN
 36.38°N 82.25°W (Elev. 1867 ft)
6:06 pm EST Jan 7, 2026
8pm EST Jan 7, 2026-6pm EST Jan 14, 2026
 
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