Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Athens McMinn County Airport (KMMI)
Lat: 35.4°NLon: 84.56°WElev: 874ft.
Overcast
27°F
-3°C
| Humidity | 64% |
| Wind Speed | N 7 G 15 mph |
| Barometer | 30.26 in |
| Dewpoint | 16°F (-9°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 19°F (-7°C) |
| Last update | 30 Dec 6:55 am EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles WSW Athens TN
Today
High: 39 °F
Becoming
SunnyTonight
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
New Year's Day
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 43 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Today
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Athens TN
35.44°N 84.63°W (Elev. 981 ft)
35.44°N 84.63°W (Elev. 981 ft)
7:01 am EST Dec 30, 2025
7am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
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