Knoxville woke up Saturday to blue skies and breath-you-can-see cold, with morning temperatures parked in the upper 20s to low 30s and an afternoon high expected near 34°F. Sunshine is back after Friday’s front, but higher ridges and parts of southwest Virginia stay under weather advisories through the morning. It will be a cold, dry day, with a light north breeze that keeps it feeling raw if you’re out and about.
Mountain Snow And Wind Advisories
The East Tennessee mountains and nearby Southwest Virginia are still taking the main hit from the departing system, with about 2–4 inches of snow forecast above roughly 2,500 feet and up to 6 inches possible on the highest peaks. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for those ridgelines this morning, paired with a Wind Advisory calling for gusts up to 45 mph. A Cold Weather Advisory also covers the highest terrain, where wind chills are expected to run near 0 to −10°F, according to the NWS Morristown.
Valley Conditions And The Week Ahead
Down in the valley around Knoxville, conditions stay mostly dry, with afternoon highs near 34°F and north winds generally 5–10 mph that ease up overnight. Lows tonight drop into the lower 20s in town and even colder in the surrounding hills. From there, a notable warm-up kicks in on Monday and continues into midweek, with highs climbing into the 50s and 60s. Rain chances return Tuesday night into Wednesday, and by then it is expected to fall as plain rain across the valley once the milder air is in place.
Drive Carefully This Morning
Even with most of the snow confined to higher elevations, valley drivers are not off the hook. Bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets can turn slick in the cold, so give plows plenty of room and slow down anytime the pavement looks wet or shiny. Check state road conditions and live traffic cameras before heading out, and if you have the option, think about delaying nonessential trips, per TDOT guidance. Mountain residents should be ready for gusty winds that could make outdoor work a chore this afternoon.
Conditions in the higher elevations can change quickly. If you are traveling into the mountains, keep an eye on updates and check the latest forecasts before leaving home.
