The National Weather Service in Morristown has released a detailed forecast for the Knoxville area, providing insights into the expected weather conditions for the coming days. According to their NWS latest update, residents can anticipate mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing today, with temperatures reaching a high near 36°F. It's advised to dress warmly as the meteorologists mark a low of around 19°F tonight with calm winds.
Looking further into the week, Thursday's forecast includes partly sunny skies with a high near 37°F and calm winds throughout the day. As temperatures drop in the evening to a low of around 24°F, folks should prepare for a slight change in the weather. According to the NWS forecast, "A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm" is expected on Friday, with mostly cloudy conditions guiding in a high near 38°F. The outlook for Friday night indicates a 40 percent chance of snow showers and an accompanying dip in temperature to a low around 15°F. It's important to note the potential for gusts as high as 20 mph in those snow showers.
Continuing into the weekend, the NWS update points to "A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm" on Saturday. The day will see partly sunny skies with a brisk high near 22°F and, once again, northern winds around 10 mph capable of 20 mph gusts. Saturday night's weather will be mostly cloudy and cold, hovering around a low of 10F°. Residents might find some solace in Sunday's forecast as it predicts mostly sunny conditions with a high closer to a more tolerable 28°F.
In the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service, it is stated that "Another surge of bitter cold air is likely Friday night into the weekend." This Arctic air is expected to bring moderate probabilities for some minor snow accumulations across parts of southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and the east Tennessee mountains. The outlook covers a vast area, including "portions of southwest North Carolina...east Tennessee and southwest Virginia." Despite these cold conditions, the statement reassures that "Spotter activation is not needed at this time." For more information and the latest updates, residents are encouraged to visit the National Weather Service's website.
