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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

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Tazewell TN

  • Today

    Today: A chance of flurries before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    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 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of flurries before 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Tazewell TN
 36.48°N 83.64°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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