Knoxville is waking up to the kind of cold that bites, with clouds, near‑freezing air, and northwest winds already starting to rumble through. Temperatures sit in the mid‑30s this Sunday morning, February 22, 2026, and will only manage a high near 39°F. Skies turn partly sunny, but there is a small chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Up high, it is a different story: the higher Smokies and ridgelines of southwest Virginia are under a Winter Weather Advisory, with light to moderate snow possible through Monday night. Gusty winds and low wind chills will make it feel colder than the numbers suggest, especially for anyone traveling.
Mountain Snow And Advisories
Quick snow showers will brush the highest peaks Sunday morning before a more…..