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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 >

Current conditions at

Middlesboro, Middlesboro-Bell County Airport (K1A6)

Lat: 36.61°NLon: 83.74°WElev: 1155ft.

Fair

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 5:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Tazewell TN

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 44. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 44. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Tazewell TN
 36.5°N 83.61°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 pm EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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