The National Weather Service in Knoxville forecasts early overcast skies clearing by the afternoon, with highs near 49 degrees and gusty winds up to 20 mph. Tonight, skies will clear as temperatures drop to around 31 degrees. On Friday, a mix of clouds and warmer air will bring highs near 60 degrees, with southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. A 50% chance of evening showers will signal the start of a humid weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of showers through early Sunday, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 60s. Winds may gust up to 20 mph but will generally remain mild. Conditions improve next week, with sunny skies starting Monday, highs reaching 64 degrees, and warming to 73 degrees by Wednesday.
The National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook covers southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, noting gusty winds and cold temperatures. "Occasional light snow showers will continue through mid morning for the east Tennessee mountains as well as portions of our Virginia mountains," with wind chills near zero in higher elevations. The forecast indicates little probability of widespread hazardous weather from Friday through Wednesday, and spotter activation is not required.
