Weather in the Great Smoky Mountains can be very different from the valley. Higher elevations are generally cooler and wetter, and snow can fall in the mountains when nearby valleys see rain. If you’re heading to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it helps to check the forecast for the mountains and not only for the nearest city. eastTNweather is East Tennessee’s local weather channel, and Meteorologist Mike Witcher covers the Smokies as part of the daily forecast.
Use this page to get to the latest forecast, radar and maps, and our SkyCams.
Latest forecasts for the Smokies and East Tennessee
Radar, maps and cameras
- Daily Forecast: today’s East Tennessee forecast and the latest video update.
- Map Room: forecast highs, lows and rain maps for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plus radar and snow maps.
- SkyCams: live looks at the sky across the region.
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Smoky Mountains weather FAQ
Where can I find the Smoky Mountains forecast?
The latest forecasts are listed above, and the Map Room has forecast highs, lows and rain maps for Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Is the weather in the mountains different from Knoxville?
It often is. Higher elevations are usually cooler and can see more rain or snow than the valley, so check the mountain forecast before you go.
Where can I see Smoky Mountains weather maps and radar?
The Map Room has radar, rain, snow and temperature maps, including maps focused on the national park.
How often is the forecast updated?
A new forecast update is posted every day, and the maps in the Map Room are updated throughout the day.