The National Weather Service in Knoxville has updated its weather forecast, calling for a mix of cloudy skies, showers, and the occasional sunny respite over the coming days. Knoxville residents can expect temperatures relatively mild for January, with highs hovering in the 50s to upper 60s.
As of the latest weather update, today's conditions will be mostly cloudy with a gentle southwest wind and a high approaching 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Yet, in the evening hours, starting predominantly after 1 a.m., there comes an invading likelihood of showers coupled with patchy fog, creating a cloudy low around 44 degrees. The NWS predicts a calm wind throughout, and there's a 70 percent chance that rainfall will accumulate between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Continuing into the weekend, Saturday stares down a 50 percent chance of morning showers that should clear up by the afternoon. Following the morning fog, which is expected to dissipate by 1 p.m., it will become mostly cloudy once again with highs cresting near 54 degrees. The wind, hailing from the northeast at about 5 mph, is forecasted to usher in additional precipitation, potentially matching the amounts seen tonight.
As Sunday rolls in, calm winds will prevail under a sunny sky, and temperatures are slated to climb to a comfortable 50 degrees. Come nighttime, skies lean towards the mostly cloudy with a low teetering around the freezing mark, though the wind will continue to lie quiet, barely stirring the cool air. Entering Monday, the Knoxville area can expect sunshine once again, with light and variable winds later swinging from the southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon, and highs reaching up to near 59 degrees.
Looking ahead to the midpoint of the week, there appears to be no respite from the unpredictable weather pattern, with a 30 percent chance of showers on Tuesday night, eventually ramping up to 40 percent likelihood come Wednesday and Thursday. Despite this, temperatures remain on the warmer side for winter, with highs on these days forecasted to graze 65 and 67 degrees, respectively. Those planning for outdoor activities should keep umbrellas at hand and a keen eye on the changing skies.
