The National Weather Service in Knoxville notes fog and mist early this morning, with 100% humidity and visibility around 2 miles. Today is expected to remain cloudy, with “Patchy drizzle before 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind,” and tonight’s low will be about 37°F. On Saturday, conditions start cloudy and become mostly sunny in the afternoon with a high near 49°F and light southwest wind. On Sunday, there is a 30% chance of showers after 1 p.m. with a high near 48°F, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia, noting that “Morning wintry precipitation will transition to rain as it tapers off by the afternoon.” Spotter reports on snow and ice remain helpful, though the risk for widespread hazardous conditions is currently low.
Looking ahead, there is a slight chance of rain and snow showers Monday morning before skies become partly sunny with highs near 43°F. Mostly sunny to partly sunny weather is expected Tuesday and Wednesday, with another round of possible showers beginning Wednesday night and continuing into Thursday, as reported by the National Weather Service.
