Issued Noon Thursday, February 5, 2026

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The forecast remains on track, with the possibility for snow flurries today. A disturbance dropping in from the northwest has remained rather robust on radar this morning and appears to be holding together quite well. Models don’t even see it, but one can’t help but notice it on radar. ha! As that moves in this afternoon, we could get enough snow shower activity to produce a dusting of snow for some of us. I’ll keep an eye on that.

My anticipated high of 30° is unlikely to happen. Clouds are hanging on tight and keeping temps cooler than expected. I’ve updated the hourly graph below.

I’ll keep an eye on these snow shrs/snow flurries headed our way and let you know if there’s anything new you need to know about. The NWS Morristown just issued winter weather advisories for the Smokies for this activity. I’ll let you know if the NWS Nashville issues anything for us. Keep in mind that just because we don’t get an adivisory issued, (ie. last night) that doesn’t mean we don’t have slick roads.

You all stay warm!

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Issued Thursday morning, February 5, 2026

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Clouds, cold, and flurries for our Thursday.

The wintry weather continues today, with more clouds and flurries and very chilly temps. By tomorrow, winds will pick up from the southwest and that will bring in some warmer air. However, the gusty winds will make it feel much cooler. Those winds are associated with another weak system that will pass through the area Friday night, bringing some snow flurries and up to a dusting of snow. In this system’s wake, temps will cool off for Saturday and lead to a cold Saturday night.

Then, a pattern change arrives Sunday, with temps climbing to near or just above 50°! We climb to near 60° on Monday!

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Update issued at 3:10 pm on Wednesday , February 4, 2026

We’re starting to see freezing drizzle across all of the plateau, along with snow flurries. Radar shows a batch of snow showers to our northwest that will swing over parts of the plateau over the next few hours. This could created slick spots on area roadways, especially bridges and overpasses. That batch of snow can be seen on radar below.

I’ll issue special updates, as needed, through the evening.

While we have no active advisories from the NWS, I would be mindful of the possibility for slick spots from now through the night and into the morning of Thursday. I’ll let you know if any advisories are issued.

Thick fog has been a persistent issue today and that is also liable to continue. With temps going below freezing, this fog could start causing slick spots, as well.

I’ve udpated the hourly graphic. I increased snow shower chances from 30 to 50% for this afternoon and evening.

One half inch will likely be the upper end, but many of us could see a dusting to 1/4 inch for sure.

As temps continue to slowly fall across the plateau, be safe if you’re out and about. Many weather stations across the plateau are at or below freezing now, as drizzle and flurries continue to fall. This can lead to slick spots on area roads, especially bridges and overpasses. We don’t currently have any advisories from the NWS, but that could change. Be safe.