The National Weather Service in Knoxville reports a mostly cloudy day ahead with a high near 70 degrees. As Knoxville residents shake off their post-holiday lull, they should expect a 20 percent chance of showers post 3 pm, with winds picking up in the afternoon. These winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Going into the evening, the 20 percent chance of rain lingers between 10 pm and 1 am, though the southwest winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph. The cloud cover won't ease up much Saturday, but we will see temperatures slightly climb, reaching a high near 72 with, calming winds. As found on the detailed forecast shared by the National Weather Service, the night should bring increasing clouds with lows hovering around 56 degrees.
Sunday continues the trend of mostly cloudy skies and introduces a louder drumbeat of showers with the percentage chance rising to 80 after 1 am. Those fortunate enough to engage in the calm before the storm should do so with layers, as the temperatures could reach a comfortable 73 degrees during the day, but gusts might edge toward 25 mph. Into Monday, showers are likely before 1 pm, but the skies will part to allow some sunshine, with highs around 60 and similar wind conditions.
However, as if winter remembered its duty, temperatures plummet Monday night to a low around 23. This sharper chill introduces a week of crisp and sunny days, highs coasting near the 38 to 44-degree range. "Sunny, with a high near 38" is how Tuesday shapes up, leading into a string of mostly clear nights with lows stabilizing in the mid-20s, as detailed by the NWS.
New Year's Day looks to welcome 2026 with a congenial face, mostly sunny with highs mirroring the mid-40s.
