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Heavy Snow Across the Northern Plains and Great Lakes; Strong Winds for the East

Travel conditions will be challenging across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and east coast through Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Heavy snow, blizzard conditions, for the upper Midwest and Great Lakes region through Thanksgiving to be followed by another strong storm for the Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend. Strong winds are expected with these systems adding to travel difficulties Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Nov 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Watauga TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F⇓

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thanksgiving Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Watauga TN
 36.38°N 82.31°W (Elev. 1696 ft)
Last Update:
12:06 pm EST Nov 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Nov 26, 2025-6pm EST Dec 2, 2025
 
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