A powerful arctic air mass is forecast to bring significantly colder temperatures to the Tennessee Valley and the Southern Appalachian region late next weekend and into early December. The National Weather Service (NWS) projects a 70-90% likelihood of much below-average temperatures between November 29 and December 3, 2024. What to Expect: Preparations: The NWS advises…
Residents should brace themselves for a significant winter storm expected to bring a mix of wind, rain, and snow over Thursday and Friday. A powerful low-pressure system is forecast to rapidly develop on Wednesday, leading to widespread impacts across the region. Timing and Initial Impacts The system is projected to intensify rapidly on Wednesday, delivering…
Residents across the region should prepare for a major winter weather event set to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and frigid temperatures. Higher elevations are forecasted to bear the brunt of the storm beginning late Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. Meanwhile, the Tri-Cities Metro area could see light snow accumulations, and valley regions are expected…
A low-pressure system is forecasted to develop and move northward this week, bringing the coldest temperatures we’ve faced since last winter, coupled with abundant moisture. The impact is expected to be felt from Wednesday through the weekend, with potentially significant snow accumulation in the mountains and some snow activity in the valley regions. Cold Temperatures…
A robust cold front is set to sweep across the region on Thursday, bringing widespread rain and gusty winds as it moves through. Timing and RainfallRainfall is expected to begin late Wednesday night and continue into Thursday morning, driven by a pronounced trough moving through the central United States. The bulk of the precipitation will…
Recent weather models have begun hinting at a significant change in the atmospheric pattern expected for mid-to-late November. This shift suggests the potential arrival of colder air—a notable development considering the relative warmth we’ve experienced so far this season. However, it’s important to temper expectations, as forecasting such a change this far out—2 to 4…
Breezy winds are arriving from the south, bringing gusts expected to range between 25-35 mph. This windy weather will continue into Thursday, with the strongest gusts primarily affecting the plateau and higher elevations.
The biggest question mark lies in the approaching upper-level trough, which is currently pushing out of the central Rockies toward southern Canada. This system, if it intensifies, could bring light rain to some areas in time for Thursday night and Halloween festivities. However, the latest model data suggests that the rain is slowing down, with…
A large area of high pressure is expected to move from the northern Plains to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region at the start of the forecast period, bringing a cold front toward the area. However, moisture levels are low, meaning that this front will not result in any significant precipitation. The primary impact…
Strong winds will continue through Monday night and into Tuesday across the higher elevations. Some of the highest peaks could experience gusts of 30-40 MPH, with wind chills falling into the 20s. While conditions are expected to calm by Wednesday, weakened or damaged trees—still affected by Helene’s impact a few weeks ago—could pose a risk…