As Knoxville residents continue to navigate the chill of January, the National Weather Service provides a beacon of information on what to expect from the sky above. According to NWS Knoxville, today's weather is fair with the temperature at a stark 27°F. The breath of wind from the southwest moves at a modest 6 mph, while the barometer shows a steady 30.16 in. Humidity holds at 69%, a moderate number for this time of year.
Looking to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King on his day, folks can expect sunny skies with highs around the 38-degree mark. Those venturing out into the celebrations should bundle up against the gusts of up to 20 mph. Tonight's forecast remains mostly clear with the mercury dipping to around 15. While the winds may calm in the evening, the chill will not, setting the stage for a frosty night.
The NWS predicts consistent sunshine for Tuesday, with highs hovering near 36 degrees. The evening promises a gentle respite, remaining mostly clear as temperatures fall to about 21. However, the climate takes a turn midweek – Wednesday heralds mostly sunny skies, pushing thermometers up near 50, yet inviting a 40 percent chance of showers into the night. This sets the path for a 30 percent chance of showers carrying into Thursday.
As the workweek winds down, Knoxville is bracing for a shifting mix of winter weather. Forecasts call for a chance of snow early Friday, possibly before 10 a.m., transitioning to rain later in the day. Highs are expected to reach near 44 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Friday night brings continued uncertainty, with rain and snow possible and precipitation chances rising to 50 percent. The unsettled pattern lingers into Saturday, when temperatures are expected to top out around 33 degrees, and the likelihood of precipitation remains at 50 percent. Conditions stay cautious into Sunday as well, with rain and snow showers possible and a 40 percent chance of precipitation across the area.
