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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

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

Lat: 36.48°NLon: 82.4°WElev: 1519ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Tri-Cities Airport TN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of flurries. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of flurries before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Flurries

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of flurries. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of flurries before 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tri-Cities Airport TN
 36.48°N 82.41°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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