Residents in Knoxville and nearby areas should expect changing weather this week. The National Weather Service in Morristown says there could be gusty mountain winds late tonight into Tuesday morning, with some places seeing winds up to 40 mph. They haven’t issued a Wind Advisory yet, but people should stay alert. There’s also a chance of freezing rain, snow, and steady showers later in the week.
An ice hazard is also expected in the far northeast Tennessee mountains tonight into Tuesday morning. The NWS says freezing rain is likely, with up to one-tenth of an inch of ice possible. This could make roads slick, especially bridges and overpasses, so drivers should use caution.
For the rest of the week, today’s partly sunny weather and high near 47 will give way to steady showers starting tonight and lasting into the weekend. On Tuesday morning into the afternoon, some areas in southwest Virginia, the northern Plateau, and the far east Tennessee mountains may see rain change to sleet and then snow. The NWS expects less than 1 inch of accumulation and little to no impact.
Residents in vulnerable areas should keep an eye on local weather updates and follow NWS Morristown’s safety guidance. The forecast says rain will change to sleet and then snow Tuesday morning into the afternoon in parts of southwest Virginia, the northern Plateau, and the far east Tennessee mountains — a quick shift that could catch some off guard. As the week continues toward the weekend, a steady chance of showers remains, so residents should stay prepared for wet conditions.
