Cold For Now, But Warmer Temperatures Will Return Soon

From Meteorologist Brandon Rector...

It is a cold start to the day thanks to the cold front which moved through the area last night. Some arctic air has moved into the region. Temperatures are in the upper 20s to upper 30s. There is some fog and mist across the Big Country. This is limiting visibilities and possibly causing a few slick spots on elevated objects like bridges and overpasses. Be careful as you travel this morning to your destination. Slow down and use low beam headlights when you encounter the fog. There is a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Knox county this morning. We will not warm up much today as highs look to be in the 40s under mostly cloudy skies. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms as the cold front remains stalled to the south and an upper level low passes us by to the north.

Friday should start off cold with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. By the afternoon, highs are expected to be in the mid to upper 50s under partly cloudy skies.

The weekend is looking beautiful with highs in the low 70s under mostly sunny skies.

We should start off the next work week warm with highs in the upper 70s on Monday. A cold front is expected to move through the region Monday night. It will be a dry frontal passage for us. Much cooler temperatures are likely Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

Have a terrific Thursday!