Issued Sunday morning, February 8, 2026

I found out Friday that I’ve been selected to represent Tennessee Tech at the National Science Foundation annual meeting in Golden, Colorado, in March! This is quite the honor. I’ll even have the opportunity to present some of my research that I’m doing on the southern Appalachians! If you’ll recall, I’m studying the impacts of drought on that region, as well as the transition times into and out of drought conditions, which can be quite dramatic and abrupt (ie. Hurricane Helene hit as the region was in severe drought). The Cumberland Plateau is included in my study region. I’ll be sharing much more about this in the coming months!

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Today’s Hourly Weather

Local 5-Day Forecast for the Plateau

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A warming trend begins…

Southerly breezes will begin to blow today and that will bring the beginning of a warming trend that many folks have been looking forward to! Is winter over, as some of you have asked me? No.

The warming trend continues through Tuesday. By Tuesday afternoon, the southerly winds will become a bit gusty. Our next rain system then moves in late Tuesday night (guidance keeps trending later). Wednesday looks we and showery, followed by a cloudy and slightly cooler Thursday.

Beyond Thursday, the pattern looks to stay mild and wet.

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Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Current Snow Depth

US Landmass Covered by Snow Today: 27%

US Landmass Covered by Snow Yesterday: 28%

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Issued Saturday morning, February 7, 2026

I found out yesterday that I’ve been selected to represent Tennessee Tech at the National Science Foundation annual meeting in Golden, Colorado, in March! This is quite the honor. I’ll even have the opportunity to present some of my research that I’m doing on the southern Appalachians! If you’ll recall, I’m studying the impacts of drought on that region, as well as the transition times into and out of drought conditions, which can be quite dramatic and abrupt (ie. Hurricane Helene hit as the region was in severe drought). The Cumberland Plateau is included in my study region. I’ll be sharing much more about this in the coming months!

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Local 5-Day Forecast for the Plateau

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Cold and windy Saturday…

Temps will struggle to climb to freezing today, with many of us staying below freezing today. The north wind will make it feel about ten degrees colder. Temps drop into the teens tonight, making for a very frosty Sunday morning.

By Sunday afternoon, a switch of the winds to the south will help bring in warmer air! It also brings in more clouds, which will hinder warming a bit. By Monday, southerly breezes and abundant sunshine will combine to create a dramatic warming trend!

As is almost always the case this time of year, that southerly flow also increases rain chances. It had looked like the rain showers could begin Tuesday afternoon, but it now looks as if those showers may hold off until after dark. Those showers persist into Wednesday, making for a rather wet Wednesday.

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Radar-Estimated Precip From the Past 24 Hours

Current Snow Depth

US Landmass Covered by Snow Today: 28%

US Landmass Covered by Snow Yesterday: 32%

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Issued Friday morning, February 6, 2026

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A mild Friday, followed by a cold Saturday.

Today is lookin mild….but very windy. The warm temps come with gusty winds that will make it feel much cooler. Clouds thicken as we go through the day and those could drop a sprinkle. Tonight, those clouds could drop some flurries.

Saturday is a cold and windy day, but at least it’s dry, with no winter weather worries.

Sunday afternoon brings the beginnings of a dramatic warming trend. That warmer air comes with rain, and those showers will begin arriving as soon as Tuesday afternoon.

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Current Snow Depth

US Landmass Covered by Snow Today: –%

US Landmass Covered by Snow Yesterday: 35%

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Issued Noon Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Weather Upate

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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