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Wednesday Forecast: Cloudy today; rain tonight

As the high pressure system pulls away, temperatures will moderate and clear skies will give way to clouds and rain on Thursday as a cold front pushes into the region. Even with the rain last night a Red Flag Warning has been issued for this afternoon west of a line from Washington down to Alma towards Marion.

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The low temperature broke a record of 26 degrees that dated to 1898.

Rain returns for Thursday as another cold front moves in. Lows will fall near freezing tonight with rain and snow possible through early Tuesday.

High temperatures bounce around a bit, but for the most part stay fairly close to average for this time of the year.

Snow showers are possible starting early Saturday morning, with temperatures in the lower to mid-30s. Highs gradually cool as well with highs in the low to mid 60s although would not be surprised if some spots were only in the upper 50s Saturday. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.

Another break from the active pattern on Wednesday with a few more clouds temperatures in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with showers likely ad a chance of thunderstorms. Knoxville received 3.5 inches of snow, with higher totals in the mountains.

Tuesday’s First Warning Forecast Cold and windy