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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

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Light Snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Gray TN

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Gray TN
 36.37°N 82.45°W (Elev. 1699 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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