Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds in the North-Central U.S.

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue impacting the Pacific Northwest with heavy rainfall which has lead to areas of urban and river flooding along with gusty winds into Thursday. A clipper will bring heavy snow, some mixed wintry precipitation, and gusty to high winds across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and the Great Lakes into Thursday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 9 Dec 12:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Bristol TN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers and freezing rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bristol TN
 36.55°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
12:31 pm EST Dec 9, 2025
1pm EST Dec 9, 2025-6pm EST Dec 15, 2025
 
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