SUMMARY: Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, with many Tennesseans present in Washington, D.C. About 150 soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard traveled to support security during the event. Maj. Gen. Warner Ross expressed pride in the Guardsmen’s participation in this historic moment. Initially, the Stewarts Creek High School band was set to perform in the Inaugural Parade, which was canceled due to weather. However, they have since been invited to perform in a modified parade, and Principal Clark Harrell celebrated this opportunity for the students.

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SUMMARY: A long-range weather forecast for February through April predicts spring-like conditions across much of the U.S., with above-average temperatures expected in southern states. Some northern states, including Washington and North Dakota, are forecast to experience cooler-than-normal weather. The Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast are likely to see more rainfall than usual, while the Southwest and Gulf states may face drier conditions, exacerbating droughts. Hawaii is expected to have above-normal temperatures and increased rainfall. The central U.S. will experience more uncertain conditions, with chances for average, above-average, or below-average weather.

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SUMMARY: Snow showers are expected to continue through midnight, particularly in the higher elevations of the Smokies, with accumulation reaching up to 10 inches in some areas. Over the next three days, frigid temperatures will dip into the teens and single digits, with severe wind chills possibly feeling as low as -20°F, urging residents to wear multiple layers and accessories like hats and gloves. A winter storm warning and cold weather advisory are in place. While sunshine is expected tomorrow, temperatures will struggle to reach freezing until later in the week, with another weather system bringing rain over the weekend.

Sunday is a Weather Impact Alert day as bitterly air swings in along with snow possible. Temperatures sink as snow isolates to Mountains. Prepare to stay warm!

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