Cloudy conditions were reported in Knoxville early in the day, with temperatures around 41 degrees. Humidity was at 100 percent, and winds were light from the south west at 8 mph. The forecast calls for gradual clearing, with a high near 47 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Clouds are expected to increase again tonight, with temperatures dropping to around 24 degrees. Winds will remain light from the west. On Sunday, mostly sunny conditions are forecast with a high near 35 degrees, followed by clear skies Sunday night and lows in the 20s. Temperatures are expected to remain cold into Monday, with a high near 39 degrees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and increasing winds.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for parts of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. The National Weather Service reports a mix of rain and snow through the early morning hours, with higher elevations expected to receive 1 to 2 inches of snow, and higher peaks possibly seeing 3 inches or more. Lower elevations may receive a light dusting.
Officials warn of very cold temperatures Monday night into early Tuesday. Valley locations may experience cold overnight lows, while higher elevations could see wind chills below zero. The National Weather Service has asked weather spotters to report snowfall amounts through the morning.
