Unsettled Weather, Chilly Temps, & Even Some Snow For The High Terrain

I hope your Monday is off to a great start! For those who have yet to head out of the door, don't forget to pack an umbrella and a light coat. Shower chances will be sparse today, and primarily for locations along and north of I-75, but it's better to be save than sorry. Temperatures are also cooler this morning than this time yesterday, with most in the upper 30s to low 40s. The good news is showers should be out by the early afternoon, leaving partly cloudy skies later this evening and much of the overnight. Highs today to top out around average, in the mid 50s. 

Checking out one piece of model guidance, any scattered showers will exit northeast of the area this afternoon. This will be followed by yet another quick moving disturbance, which brings precipitation chances Tuesday night into Wednesday. In large part, activity will be in the form of rain. That said, the higher terrain will see temperatures drop much quicker, where a transition to snow is likely. This will occur in the far east, bordering North Carolina, with elevations above 2,000 feet fairing the highest odds. 

In fact, looking at the probability of exceeding 2 inches of snow, the Smokies fair a greater than 10% chance. Keep in mind the resolution is not the greatest to best capture true amounts, but the highest peaks of the Smokies could pick up a few inches before all is said and done Wednesday morning. Elsewhere, snow will not be a concern and mainly a chilly rain is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. High pressure then returns Thursday, allowing for plenty of sunshine and moderating temperatures through the end of the work week. Another weather system is forecast this weekend. 

Unsettled weather will be the trend through midweek, with chilly temperatures at times as well. Highs today will be near average, but fall to the low and mid 40s for highs by Wednesday. Keep the warm gear and rain gear close by through Wednesday, before dry weather returns Thursday and Friday.

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