Much needed rain is on the way; highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s arrive Sunday

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Limited rain chances return today with partly sunny skies and breezes. The high tops out at 61. That’s followed by drier and milder conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday brings the nicest day of the week with sun and a high of 63.

A system will approach the area Thursday night into Friday with mountain waves likely in the mountains and foothills. Widespread showers and possibly a few storms are expected Friday into Saturday, followed by drier and cooler conditions.

Temperatures slide after lunch on Saturday down to a low of 30. Sunday’s high struggles to 41 with sunshine ahead of a low of 24 for Sunday night. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-01/06/2026-6AM-IIMAGES AND TEXT COURTESY OF THE NWS MORRISTOWN)