Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. 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 Rain Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 8 Dec 3:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Bluff City TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Bluff City TN
 36.51°N 82.26°W (Elev. 1457 ft)
1:26 pm EST Dec 8, 2025
4pm EST Dec 8, 2025-6pm EST Dec 15, 2025
 
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