
As Knoxville residents wake up to a foggy and misty morning, they should prepare for a slight chance of rain showers before 9 a.m., transitioning to sprinkles later in the day, with the potential for flurries in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Knoxville reports a mostly cloudy day with temperatures dropping to around 32 degrees by evening and winds gusting up to 30 mph. Today's forecast carries a slim 20 percent chance of precipitation. NWS Knoxville advises the region to stay mindful of the changing weather conditions.
Tonight's outlook predicts a mostly cloudy sky, a dip to a chillier 24 degrees, and north winds blowing at a moderate clip of 5 to 10 mph, gusting at times up to 20 mph, and while tomorrow might offer some sunny respite with high temperatures near 34, the night will cool down to a frosty 19 degrees, according to the last update by the National Weather Service Knoxville. Wednesday and Thursday should remain mostly sunny with calm winds, though nighttime temperatures will hover in the colder lower twenties — individuals going out during these periods should consider dressing warmly amid the brisk conditions.
The weather pendulum swings back towards wintry mixes as we approach the weekend, beginning with a 30 percent chance of snow Friday afternoon and escalating to a 60 percent likelihood of snowfall primarily before 1am on Friday night; Saturday remains tentative with a 30 percent chance of renewed snow and partly sunny skies cresting at 38 degrees during the day, followed by another cloudy and cool night settling around 22 degrees.
The hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service in Morristown, TN, highlights expected snow showers in East Tennessee and parts of southwest Virginia this afternoon, with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible in mountain areas, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for affected regions. Adding to today's challenges are strong winds, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph, and High Wind Warnings in effect for parts of the mountains and adjacent foothills. A Wind Advisory is also in place for Carter and Johnson Counties in Tennessee. However, these winds are expected to decrease as the day progresses.
Looking toward the end of the week, the NWS warns of a chance for impactful wintry precipitation from Friday afternoon into Saturday, with the exact types and amounts of precipitation depending on the trajectory and progression of the weather system. "Snowfall reports today and tonight will be greatly appreciated," states the official outlook from NWS Knoxville, as community participation helps in reporting and understanding the extent of the snow event.