East Tennessee Braces for Early Winter Weather

Severe Thunderstorms and a Big Chill Ahead

When: Starting the evening of Oct. 7, after 5 p.m.

What to Expect:

• Severe thunderstorms rolling in
• Gusty winds up to 25 mph
• A significant drop in temperatures

Impact on Friday Night Football:

• Double-check the weather radar if you have plans

Severe Storm Risks

Knoxville:

• Marginal risk of severe storms

Areas West of Interstate 75 (West Knoxville, Oak Ridge):

• Higher risk of severe storms

Cold Front Sweeps Through on Sunday

Temperature Drop:

• Knoxville could see temps nearly 20 degrees below normal
• 70% chance of freezing temperatures below 28°F on Nov. 9 and 10
• High on Nov. 10 might only reach 40°F

Recovery:

• Temperatures should rise a bit by midweek

Will It Snow?

Mountains and Higher Elevations:

• Possible 1 to 3 inches of snow on Nov. 9

Tennessee River Valley:

• No accumulation expected, but flurries possible statewide

Not the First Snow of the Year

LeConte Lodge (Mount LeConte Summit):

• Already got a dusting on Oct. 30
• Reported 0.2 inches of snow with a low of 27°F

November Weather in Knoxville

Average High: 60°F Average Low: 38.1°F

Unpredictable Mix:

• Warm and cold days are common

Winter 2025-2026 Outlook

Predictions from Old Farmer's Almanac and National Weather Service:

• Milder, drier winter for Knoxville and East Tennessee
• Great Smoky Mountains and Appalachian regions might see more snow than usual

Temperature Outlook:

• 33% to 40% chance of warmer-than-average temperatures in December, January, and February

Snowfall Outlook:

• Expected to be an average year