Cold Saturday Across East Tennessee

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East Tennessee is experiencing a cold Saturday with temperatures hovering in the low to mid 30s and breezy conditions, leading to wind chills in the teens and 20s. However, a warming trend is expected to start on Sunday and continue through the early-to-mid part of next week, with temperatures reaching the upper 50s to near 60 degrees by Monday.

Why it matters

The cold snap is a typical winter weather pattern for East Tennessee, but the quick warm-up in the coming days will provide a welcome respite and a taste of spring for residents in the region.

The details

Today, Saturday, will see clearing skies through the morning leading to plenty of chilly afternoon sunshine, but it will remain breezy. Temperatures are expected to max out at 34 degrees. Overnight, clouds will increase and temperatures will drop to around 19 degrees. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with some sun at times and lighter winds, with a high of 46 degrees. The warming trend will continue, with Monday expected to be the 'Pick Of The Week' with more sunshine and milder temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees after a chilly start near freezing.

• Today, Saturday, temperatures will max out at 34 degrees.
• Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 19 degrees.
• On Sunday, temperatures will reach a high of 46 degrees.
• On Monday, temperatures are expected to reach the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.

What’s next

The warming trend is expected to continue through the early-to-mid part of next week, with temperatures reaching the upper 50s to near 60 degrees by Monday.