Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elizabethton Municipal Airport (K0A9)

Lat: 36.37° N Lon: 82.17° W Elev: 1594 ft.

A Few Clouds

48°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 12:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Mitchell County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Saturday
Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.



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