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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected today as colder weather returns. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in portions of the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 11 Jan 5:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Vansant VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of flurries. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 26. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of flurries before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of flurries. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 26. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A chance of flurries before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Vansant VA
 37.18°N 82.1°W (Elev. 2297 ft)
Last Update:
4:59 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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