Happy Sunday! Thanks for checking in.
After a fantastic Saturday, we’re in for another great day across East Tennessee. The only catch? A cold start this morning. Temperatures dipped into the 30s in many spots, leading to areas of frost, but we’ll warm up nicely with plenty of sunshine this afternoon.
Cold Start and Frost Concerns
It’s a chilly start to the day:
- Morning lows: Low to mid 30s in many locations
- Patchy frost: Possible across valley spots
- Colder zones: Upper East Tennessee and higher elevations
The National Weather Service issued frost advisories and freeze warnings for parts of the region, especially in higher terrain and areas to our north into Kentucky and Virginia.
If you spotted frost this morning, you weren’t alone—it’s a classic spring cold snap across the Tennessee Valley.
Sunday Afternoon: Sunny and Comfortable
Once we get past the cold start, conditions improve quickly:
- Highs: Upper 60s
- Skies: Mostly sunny
- Winds: Light
A perfect afternoon to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
Big Picture Pattern Change
Looking at the broader setup, we’ve got a couple of disturbances in the atmosphere—one out west and another to our north. These systems will merge and eventually send moisture our way.
What that means for us:
- Increasing moisture midweek
- A shift toward a wetter pattern
- A solid chance for beneficial rainfall
Rain Timeline: Dry Now, Wet Midweek
Here’s how it plays out:
- Monday and Tuesday: Dry and warming
- Tuesday night: Still quiet locally
- Wednesday into Thursday: Widespread rain develops
This midweek system looks like a steady, soaking rain rather than scattered showers..
Rainfall Potential
This is the kind of rain we’ve been waiting for:
- Expected totals: 1 to 2 inches
- Coverage: Widespread across East Tennessee
Great news for drought conditions across the region.
Temperature Trend
- Sunday: Upper 60s
- Monday–Wednesday: Mid to upper 70s
- Thursday–Friday: Upper 60s to low 70s
- Next weekend: Gradual warming back into the 70s
Late Week and Next Weekend
After the midweek rain:
- Cooler air settles in briefly
- Conditions dry out heading into Friday
- A small chance (around 20%) for showers returns next Saturday
Final Thoughts
It’s a tale of two patterns—quiet and cool now, then wetter and more active by midweek. Enjoy the sunshine today because a much-needed soaking rain is on the way.
Have a great Sunday!