As the current forecast hovers over Knoxville, with the National Weather Service reporting mostly cloudy skies and temperatures sitting at a brisk 19°F, a shift in the weather pattern is expected. This afternoon, there's a 20 percent chance of showers, with southwest winds potentially gusting up to 20 mph. Heading into the night, the chance of precipitation rises to 40 percent, with the potential of rain showers pivoting into the early morning hours.
Tomorrow's outlook appears more generous with patches of sun and calm winds, while a looming storm system prepares to make its entrance by the weekend. The NWS's Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of impactful wintry precipitation as the cold air makes the descent over the region. There's an air of uncertainty over the exact track and strength of this impending system, so the advice remains clear – keep an eye on the forecasts as they update.
Friday introduces a 30 percent chance of rain transitioning to potential snow showers, but it's Saturday that brings a stark 90 percent chance of snow showers, which could be heavy at times. As nighttime falls on Saturday, the mix of snow showers and freezing rain could pose significant challenges, with a 100 percent chance of precipitation expected.
Come Sunday, the likelihood of snow shows little sign of abating before mid-afternoon, maintaining a heavy onset at times, and a respectable chance that the flurries will continue into the evening. Unforgiving cold follows the snowfall, with the start of the work week bringing partly sunny skies, yet highs barely skimming 28°F and nighttime lows plummeting around 4°F.
