GATLINBURG, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Storm Center) — Warm, sunny weather will continue across the Smoky Mountains and East Tennessee through Thursday before a cold front brings cooler temperatures and a taste of fall just in time for the Tennessee Volunteers’ home football game against Alabama on Saturday.
Bryson City, North Carolina, and Knoxville will see plenty of sunshine Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will reach the lower 80s in Bryson City and the middle 80s in Knoxville, with mild overnight lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Changes arrive Friday as temperatures begin to fall. Bryson City has a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m., with a high near 73 degrees. Knoxville will remain mostly sunny, with a high near 79, but breezy conditions are expected as winds shift from the southwest to the northwest. Gusts could reach 25 mph.
Friday night will bring a noticeable chill, with lows dropping to around 37 degrees in Bryson City and 45 degrees in Knoxville.
Saturday will feature sunny skies across the region, but temperatures will be much cooler. Bryson City is forecast to reach a high near 58 degrees, while Knoxville will top out around 61.
For Tennessee fans heading to Neyland Stadium, kickoff against Alabama is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Temperatures are expected to be near 60 degrees, delivering crisp fall air and comfortable conditions for football. Fans staying into the evening should prepare for temperatures to drop.
Saturday night will turn colder, with lows around 39 degrees in Knoxville. Visitors exploring the Smokies should pack layers and prepare for a sharp change from the warm weather earlier in the week.
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