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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.

Mostly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 33 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 11 Jan 2:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Vansant VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of flurries before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of flurries before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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 39.
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 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Vansant VA
 37.17°N 82.07°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 pm EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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