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NWS: Temps above normal in 2022, but record cold Christmas Eve

Posted at 2:07 pm January 3, 2023
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Image courtesy National Weather Service Morristown

The average temperatures in 2022 were above the normal temperatures in East Tennessee, but there were record cold temperatures reported on Christmas Eve, the National Weather Service said.

The number of cold hours around Christmas in late December might have seemed long, but it was not a record-breaker, the NWS said.

“The arctic front that ushered in this outbreak of cold weather moved through during the early morning hours on December 23,” the NWS said. Between then and the end of the cold streak, several locations recorded more than 100 consecutive hours at or below freezing (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Wise, a city in southwest Virginia north of Tennessee’s Tri-Cities, reported 107 hours below freezing, the NWS said. That’s equivalent to about 4.5 days. Oak Ridge was below freezing for 106 hours and Knoxville for 104 hours, both also close to 4.5 days.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: average temperature, below freezing, cold streak, cold temperature, cold weather, high temperature, National Weather Service, NWS, snow, temperature, wind chill

Temps could stay below freezing through Christmas

Posted at 10:13 am December 24, 2022
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The extreme cold wind chills will continue much of the day on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. When going outside, dress appropriately. Wear several layers of clothes, coat, hat, and gloves. (Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown)

Temperatures could stay below freezing through Christmas, and a wind chill warning remains in effect for Oak Ridge through early Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

The wind chill warning expires at 1 p.m. Saturday. The NWS forecast said wind chill values could range between -3 and 7 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds of between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Scattered snow flurries are possible between noon and 2 p.m. Saturday.

The high Saturday is forecast near 22. The low Saturday night is forecast at 12.

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Filed Under: Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Weather Tagged With: fire prevention, National Weather Service, NWS, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Fire Department, snow, temperature, wind chill

NWS: Dangerous wind chills possible

Posted at 2:03 pm December 21, 2022
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Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

Dangerous wind chills are possible from Thursday to Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

The temperature could drop to 11 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday night, 5 degrees on Friday night, and 9 degrees on Saturday night, according to the NWS forecast for Oak Ridge.

And there could be wind gusts of up to 20-30 miles per hour between Thursday night and Saturday, the Oak Ridge forecast said, making the outside air temperature feel even colder.

Wind chills in the area between Knoxville and Kingston could range between -10 and -12 from Friday morning to mid-Saturday, the NWS said.

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Snow falls in Oak Ridge

Posted at 11:40 pm January 16, 2022
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Pembroke Road in the Woodland neighborhood is pictured after more than an inch of snow fell in Oak Ridge on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

More than an inch of snow fell in Oak Ridge on Sunday.

The snow started falling at about 1 p.m. Sunday and continued until about 9. Oak Ridge Today measured close to 1.5 inches of snow in central Oak Ridge.

Northwestern Avenue in the Woodland neighborhood is pictured after more than an inch of snow fell in Oak Ridge on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

Some side streets were still snow covered at about 10 p.m. Sunday, but heavily traveled roads and main roads such as South Illinois Avenue were mostly clear except for some slush. That raised the possibility that some surfaces might freeze overnight with the low forecast around 26 degrees Fahrenheit.

There is a 40% chance of snow in the Oak Ridge area before 2 a.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: Oak Ridge, snow

NWS issues winter storm warning

Posted at 11:59 am January 16, 2022
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This map by the National Weather Service in Morristown shows a snowfall forecast between Sunday morning, Jan. 16, and Monday morning, Jan. 17, 2022.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, and Scott counties.

The National Weather Service in Morristown issued the winter storm warning Sunday morning, and it is in effect through Monday morning.

Heavy snow is expected, with between 1 to 5 inches of snow possible and 6 to 9 inches at the highest elevations.

“Travel could be very difficult,” the NWS said. “The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.”

You can get the latest road conditions by calling 511. “If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency,” the NWS said.

The Oak Ridge forecast calls for rain before noon, then rain and snow between noon and 4 p.m., with snow after 4 p.m. The temperature will fall to around 32 degrees Fahrenheit by 4 p.m., the NWS said. The chance of precipitation is 90%. Close to an inch of snow is possible, forecasters said.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: National Weather Service, NWS, Oak Ridge, snow, winter storm warning

Chance of snow, cold weather on Sunday

Posted at 2:23 pm January 14, 2022
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This map by the National Weather Service in Morristown shows a snowfall forecast between Saturday morning, Jan. 15, and Monday morning, Jan. 17, 2022.

There is a chance of snow and cold, below-freezing temperatures on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

The NWS has published several snowfall forecasts, based upon different probabilities.

The official NWS forecast shows less than an inch of snow is possible in the Oak Ridge area.

More snow, greater than 4 inches, is possible in areas north of Oak Ridge, such as Sunbright, Oneida, and Tazewell.

Here is the NWS forecast for Oak Ridge:

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Top Stories, Weather Tagged With: below-freezing temperatures, forecast, National Weather Service, NWS, Oak Ridge, snow

Centennial Golf Course to remain closed Saturday

Posted at 5:36 pm January 7, 2022
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Part of Tennessee Centennial Golf Course in east Oak Ridge is pictured above on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (File photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

The Centennial Golf Course and range will remain closed on Saturday due to snow and ice.

Course crews will reassess conditions on Saturday to determine if there is a possibility of opening on Sunday for regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a press release said.

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Filed Under: Government, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports, Weather Tagged With: Centennial Golf Course, ice, snow

Schools, state offices closed Friday

Posted at 9:41 pm January 6, 2022
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Oak Ridge Schools and Tennessee government offices will be closed Friday because of weather and road conditions, and Oak Ridge city offices will open late.

Anderson County government offices could be closed Friday as well, although a decision hadn’t been announced as of 9:30 p.m. Thursday.

Winter weather that started Thursday included freezing rain, ice, snow, and cold temperatures, and state offices and schools were closed Thursday also while some city offices closed early.

The cold weather is forecast to continue Friday, although no snow is forecast after midnight Thursday in Oak Ridge.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Weather Tagged With: Anderson County government offices, cold temperatures, ice, Oak Ridge city offices, Oak Ridge Schools, road conditions, snow, Tennessee government, weather

Snow, cold likely, NWS says

Posted at 9:38 am January 6, 2022
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Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

Snow and cold temperatures are likely in Oak Ridge on Thursday, the National Weather Service in Morristown said, and many schools in the area, including in Oak Ridge, are closed.

Here is the NWS forecast for the Oak Ridge area on Thursday, when the high is expected to be 36 degrees Fahrenheit, with a mostly cloudy sky and a wintry mix of precipitation:

  • Rain, snow, and sleet before 4 p.m. Thursday.
  • Rain between 4 and 5 p.m.
  • Rain and snow after 5 p.m.

The chance of precipitation is 100%, but the Weather Service does not expect much snow or sleet to accumulate. The NWS said it has “moderate confidence in the start time for snow since minor changes in temperature can affect when rain turns to snow.”

But this evening, there could be one to two inches of snow that accumulate, the NWS said. Snow is likely mainly before 8 p.m., the forecast said. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: cold temperatures, low temperatures, National Weather Service, NWS, snow

Snow possible in Oak Ridge

Posted at 5:46 pm January 2, 2022
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Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

One to two inches of snow are possible in Oak Ridge early Monday, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

A significant snowstorm is expected late Sunday night and Monday morning, the NWS said.

“Heavy snowfall rates can be expected early Monday morning that will limit visibilities to near zero at times,” the Weather Service said.

More snow is expected in other areas, especially to the north and east of Oak Ridge, with six to eight inches expected in the Gatlinburg area and four to six inches in Greeneville and Johnson City.

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Filed Under: Front Page News, Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: National Weather Service, NWS, Oak Ridge, snow, snowfall

Snow possible early Friday

Posted at 10:10 pm January 7, 2021
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

A winter storm is expected in East Tennessee early Friday, and there is a chance of snow in Oak Ridge, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

Heavy wet snow is expected to develop in parts of East Tennessee early Friday morning. The forecast says heavy snow is most likely in the mountains.

“While temperatures are forecast to be above freezing across the valley, heavy wet snow is forecast to accumulate,” the National Weather Service said. “Forecasts across the valley still have considerable uncertainty, so continue to check back for the latest.” (Read more here.)

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Filed Under: Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: National Weather Service, Oak Ridge, snow

Snow likely this afternoon, evening

Posted at 3:11 pm December 24, 2020
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Image courtesy National Weather Service in Morristown

Snow is likely in the Oak Ridge area starting late this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Morristown.

The forecast called for rain before 3 p.m. Rain mixed with snow are likely between 3 and 4 p.m., and snow is likely after 4 p.m., the National Weather Service said. A total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.

There is a chance of snow before 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Christmas Day, the Weather Service said.

The high today (Thursday, December 24) was forecast at 49. Tonight is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. The chance of precipitation tonight is 40 percent.

It was raining in Oak Ridge mid-afternoon Thursday, and the rain was mixed with snow starting at 3 p.m.

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Filed Under: Slider, Weather, Weather Tagged With: National Weather Service, Oak Ridge, snow

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