Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Watauga TN

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Watauga TN
 36.39°N 82.34°W (Elev. 1496 ft)
9:21 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
10am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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