Accumulating Snow Across the Mountains Late Wednesday into Thursday

Another round of accumulating snow is expected in the mountains late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning amid gusty winds. 3-6" is possible across the northern mountains, with 1-3" possible in the mountains further south. Rain will transition to snow in the lowlands Wednesday evening, with up to 1" in some locations. Slick roads are possible area wide as much colder air moves in. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 11:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Vansant VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 46. South wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 46. South wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
Vansant VA
 37.24°N 82.09°W (Elev. 1886 ft)
9:51 pm EST Jan 13, 2026
11pm EST Jan 13, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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