🌤️ A Sunny Veterans Day Parade, a Quick Evening Shower, a Good Burn Afternoon and Five Freezing Nights in a Row

Or: Wave a flag in the sunshine this morning, finish any burning by late afternoon, keep an umbrella handy around supper time, and get the house and barn freeze-ready before Friday night.

Good Veterans Day morning, Valley. Tuesday beat the forecast once more — the Chattanooga airport reached 76, twelve degrees above normal — and today is another pretty one. Around 8:30 this morning, the Chattanooga airport was mostly clear near 54, and Crossville was clear near 52. Here’s the short version, with today’s updates marked: mostly sunny today near 69 with no weather alerts for Dunlap, and about 62 at parade time; update: burn-pile smoke mixing improves to “Good” this afternoon; a quick round of showers tonight between about 8 and 11 p.m. (30 percent); then the cold settles in. Update: Dunlap’s forecast now shows lows at or below freezing five nights in a row, Friday night through next Tuesday night, with the coldest near 27 Saturday night. Snow stays mostly up on the higher mountains.

⏱️ Your 30-Second Weather Check

• Today (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny, high near 69, southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. About 62 at 10 a.m. for the parade.
• Tonight: A chance of showers between 8 and 11 p.m. — rain chance 30%, low around 45.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, high near 57, northwest gusts to 20 mph. Low around 33 Thursday night.
• Friday–Saturday: Highs near 48 and 50; lows near 28 Friday night and 27 Saturday night.
• Sunday–Tuesday: Sunny or mostly sunny, highs 53 to 58, lows near 30 to 31.
• Alerts: None for Dunlap. Hazardous Weather Outlook: nothing hazardous today or tonight; much colder from Thursday, with snow showers over the higher terrain Thursday night through Friday night.
• Remember: Burn only this afternoon (with a permit) and have it out before dark; umbrella around supper; plants in, hoses drained and spigots covered by Friday evening.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day: Sunshine for the Parade, Then a Few Evening Showers

Dunlap’s National Weather Service forecast calls for a mostly sunny Veterans Day with a high near 69 and a light southwest wind. The hourly forecast shows about 62 at 10 a.m., when Dunlap’s Veterans Day parade leaves the Sequatchie County Courthouse, and about 68 at noon. Tonight, a cold front brings a chance of rain showers between about 8 and 11 p.m. — 30 percent — with a low around 45. The fire-weather forecast expects only about a hundredth of an inch for Sequatchie County. Morristown’s forecasters say a few rumbles of thunder can’t be ruled out tonight, but storm energy looks extremely limited. Sunrise was 6:13 a.m. and sunset is 4:38 p.m., according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.

What it means for you: The parade and the 11 o’clock program look about as fine as a November morning gets — a light jacket early, shirtsleeves by noon for some. Tonight’s showers are like a quick knock at the door, not a long visit. If you have an evening supper or get-together, tuck an umbrella in the car and bring the porch cushions in before bed. With a thin new crescent moon, it’ll be dark early, so a flashlight helps on the walk to the car.

👉 Read more (Dunlap 7-day forecast) · Dunlap.Today: Veterans Day parade and program

🔥 Burn Piles: This Afternoon Is the Pick of the Week

Update: yesterday’s forecast rated today “Fair.” This morning’s fire-weather forecast for the Sequatchie County zone (Dunlap, Cagle, Cartwright, Lone Oak), issued at 12:27 a.m. CST, now rates smoke dispersion “Fair” early and “Good” late today, with afternoon humidity around 44 to 49 percent and a southwest wind near 5 to 7 mph. Tonight is “Poor”, with showers and gusts near 20 mph. Thursday mixes smoke well (“Generally Good” to “Good”), but a northwest wind near 10 mph with gusts around 18 to 20 mph is the kind that pushes embers. From Oct. 15 through May 15, Tennessee requires a free burn permit for leaf and brush piles — get it the day you burn at BurnSafeTN.org or by calling 877-350-BURN. Statewide, the state’s burn-ban page says there are no active burn bans in Tennessee this morning. Permits are issued only when conditions allow, and city rules can be stricter.

What it means for you: Think of today like a good drying day for laundry: sun up, a little breeze, and done before the dew. If you burn, get the permit first, start after lunch, keep the pile small, clear a bare ring around it, keep a hose and rake close, stay with it, and have it completely out before about 4:30 — sunset is 4:38 and showers follow this evening. Don’t start a pile tonight, and think twice on breezy Thursday.

👉 Read more (BurnSafeTN free permits) · Fire-weather forecast

🥶 Five Freezing Nights in a Row: Friday Night Through Next Tuesday Night

Morristown’s Hazardous Weather Outlook says it will turn much colder starting Thursday. Dunlap’s forecast lows: Thursday night 33, Friday night 28, Saturday night 27, Sunday night 30, Monday night 31 and Tuesday night 31. Update: yesterday’s forecast had Saturday night at 28 and Monday’s high near 58; today it’s 27 and 53. Daytime highs run about 48 to 58 Friday through Tuesday with plenty of sunshine, and Morristown says early next week stays dry, with below-normal temperatures despite some gradual warming. For comparison, Chattanooga’s normal high for today is 64 and normal low 41. No Freeze Watch or Warning is in effect for Dunlap this morning.

What it means for you: This isn’t a one-night cold snap you can tough out with a bedsheet over the tomatoes — it’s more like a houseguest staying the better part of a week. Before Friday evening: bring tender potted plants in for good, drain and roll up hoses, cover outdoor spigots, check that well houses and pump lines are protected, and make sure livestock and pet water won’t freeze solid. Farm chores go easier in the afternoon sun. Morning frost on windshields will be the rule, so leave a few extra minutes.

👉 Read more (Dunlap 7-day forecast) · Hazardous Weather Outlook

❄️ Snow Showers Stay Up High; Travelers Headed Northeast Should Watch Friday Night

Morristown’s overnight discussion says showers will change to snow showers over the higher terrain of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia by Thursday night, and light snow accumulations continue to look likely over the higher elevations Thursday night through Friday night. Forecasters add that some flurries may even be seen at lower elevations in southwest Virginia and the northern half of East Tennessee, especially late Friday into Friday night. Precipitation should end Saturday. Dunlap’s own point forecast does not show snow — Thursday through Saturday look mostly sunny here.

What it means for you: For the Valley, this is mostly a “look at the pretty mountains on TV” event. But if you’re driving to the upper end of East Tennessee Friday night — including Sequatchie County fans headed to the Indians’ playoff game in East Tennessee — pack heavy coats, gloves, a blanket for the stands and a full tank, and check the forecast for your destination before you leave. Friday’s 7 a.m. temperature in Dunlap is about 35.

👉 Read more (Morristown forecast discussion) · TDOT SmartWay road conditions

🏫 School Days at Home Thursday and Friday: Crisp Mornings, Sunny Afternoons

Local. Sequatchie County students are off today for Veterans Day, and The Dunlap-Tribune reports Director of Schools Sarai Pierce announced remote learning days Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12–13, with school back in session Monday, Nov. 16. Dunlap’s hourly forecast shows about 45 at 7 a.m. Thursday and 35 at 7 a.m. Friday; Monday’s bus stop looks to start near freezing after a low around 30.

What it means for you: No bus stops for two days, so it’s a fine time to dig the winter coats, gloves and toboggans out of the closet and try them on before Monday — kids grow like spring weeds. A sunny afternoon walk or 20 minutes outside after lessons is good medicine too.

👉 Read more (The Dunlap-Tribune)

🦌 Hunters: Saturday’s Openers Look Sunny and Cold

These dates come from TWRA’s statewide season summary, checked this morning. Muzzleloader/archery deer (through Nov. 20), rabbit, quail and grouse are already open. Coming up:

• Saturday, Nov. 14: Single-shot straight-walled cartridge rifles (.35 caliber or larger) allowed on private lands only through Nov. 20; deer taken count toward the muzzleloader bag limit. Woodcock (through Dec. 6) and snipe (through Feb. 28) open — a Tennessee Migratory Bird Permit is required.
• Friday, Nov. 20: Fox, mink, muskrat, otter and least weasel open, and bobcat opens statewide.
• Saturday, Nov. 21: Statewide gun/muzzleloader/archery deer season opens (through Jan. 3, 2027).

What it means for you: Update: Saturday morning now looks a touch colder — about 30 at 7 a.m., a high near 50, and nearly calm wind. Sunrise is 6:16 a.m. and sunset 4:36 p.m. Sitting still in a stand at 30 degrees feels colder than chopping wood at 20, so layer up, bring hand warmers and a thermos, and wear blaze orange or pink where required. Frosty ladders and stands are slick — wear your harness. Check WMA rules if you’re headed to public land.

👉 Read more (TWRA seasons summary) · Naval Observatory sunrise and sunset

📏 Tuesday Hit 76, and the Dry-Spell Ledger

This morning’s Chattanooga climate report for Tuesday, Nov. 10 shows a high of 76 (12 degrees above normal; the record is 80 from 2002) and a low of 40, with no rain. November stands at 1.65 inches, about 0.28 inches ahead of normal for the month. Since Sept. 1, rainfall is about 4.15 inches behind, and the year is about 10.33 inches behind. On the latest U.S. Drought Monitor map (valid Nov. 3), all of Sequatchie County is in at least moderate drought, with about 17 percent in severe drought. Statewide, about 73 percent of Tennessee is in moderate drought or worse. The next map comes out Thursday, Nov. 12.

What it means for you: Tonight’s hundredth of an inch won’t refill much — it’s a sip, not a drink. Keep an eye on ponds and stock tanks, and remember that dry leaves and grass catch fire easily even when it’s cold.

👉 Read more (Chattanooga daily climate report) · U.S. Drought Monitor: Tennessee

🔭 Looking Further Out: Milder Odds for Thanksgiving Week

Update: the federal Climate Prediction Center’s newest outlooks, issued Tuesday, lean our way like this. For Nov. 16–20, our corner of Tennessee leans toward above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation, with forecaster confidence rated well above average (5 out of 5). For Nov. 18–24, the odds lean above normal for temperature — at least a 50 percent chance for our area — and slightly toward above-normal precipitation, with confidence above average (4 out of 5). These are regional odds, not a Dunlap forecast.

What it means for you: The early part of next week still starts chilly in Dunlap’s forecast, then the longer-range odds point to a milder turn heading toward Thanksgiving week, with a bit more rain possible around the Nov. 21 gun opener. Plan freeze chores now and pencil outdoor projects in for later next week.

👉 Read more (Climate Prediction Center discussion)

✅ Your Veterans-Day-to-Tuesday Checklist

• ☐ This morning: Parade at 10 from the courthouse — sunny, about 62. Light jacket.
• ☐ This afternoon: If you need to burn, get a free BurnSafeTN permit first. Burn small, stay with it, and have it out before about 4:30.
• ☐ Tonight (8–11 p.m.): A 30% chance of showers. Umbrella in the car; cushions in.
• ☐ Thursday: Breezy and cooler near 57. Secure loose items; skip burning if gusts pick up.
• ☐ Thursday–Friday (remote learning): Try on winter coats and gloves before Monday.
• ☐ Before Friday evening: Plants in, hoses drained, spigots and well lines covered, pet and livestock water checked.
• ☐ Friday night travel: Heavy coats and a blanket for the stands; flurries possible farther northeast.
• ☐ Saturday (Nov. 14): Straight-wall (private land), woodcock and snipe open — about 30 at sunrise.
• ☐ Sunday–Tuesday: Sunny and cold mornings near 30; frosty windshields.

The rule to remember: Sunshine for the parade, burn only this afternoon, umbrella at supper, and freeze-ready by Friday evening — the cold stays five nights.

— Dunlap.Today

📚 Plain-English Weather Glossary

• Smoke dispersion: How well the air carries smoke up and away. “Good” and “Fair” mean it lifts; “Poor” means it hangs near the ground.
• Cold front: The leading edge of colder air. Tonight’s brings the showers and the cooler days after.
• Freeze: When the temperature drops to 32 or lower. Upper 20s can hurt tender plants and freeze exposed pipes and hoses.
• Higher terrain / higher elevations: The tall mountains of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia, like the Smokies and the ridges near the Virginia line — not the Sequatchie Valley floor.
• Flurries: A few light snowflakes that fall briefly and usually don’t stick.
• Drought Monitor: A weekly federal map showing how dry each area is, from “abnormally dry” up to “exceptional drought.”
• 6–10 and 8–14 day outlooks: Odds of warmer or colder, wetter or drier than normal over a stretch of days. They’re leanings, not exact forecasts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Will it rain on the Veterans Day parade?

No rain is expected for the parade. Dunlap’s forecast is mostly sunny with about 62 at 10 a.m. and a high near 69. Showers are possible tonight, mainly between 8 and 11 p.m., with a 30 percent chance.

Can I burn brush today?

This afternoon is the best window this week. Sequatchie’s fire-weather forecast rates late-day smoke mixing “Good.” You need a free same-day permit from BurnSafeTN.org or 877-350-BURN through May 15. Statewide, there is no active burn ban. Have it out before dark, and don’t start a pile tonight.

How cold will it get, and for how long?

Dunlap’s forecast shows lows of 28 Friday night, 27 Saturday night, 30 Sunday night and 31 Monday and Tuesday nights. That’s five freezing nights in a row, so protect plants, hoses, spigots and animal water before Friday evening.

Will it snow in Dunlap?

Dunlap’s forecast does not show snow. Morristown expects light snow accumulations over the higher elevations Thursday night through Friday night, and maybe flurries at lower elevations in the northern half of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia late Friday. Check back, because details can change.

Is there school Thursday and Friday?

Sequatchie County students have remote learning days Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12–13, according to The Dunlap-Tribune. School is back in session Monday, Nov. 16. Today is the Veterans Day holiday.

What’s hunting weather for Saturday’s openers?

Sunny and cold: about 30 around sunrise (6:16 a.m.), a high near 50, and nearly calm wind. Straight-walled cartridge rifles are allowed on private lands only, Nov. 14–20. Woodcock and snipe open Nov. 14. Statewide gun season opens Nov. 21.

🔗 Other Resources

• National Weather Service: Dunlap forecast
• National Weather Service Morristown
• Hazardous Weather Outlook
• Morristown forecast discussion
• Morristown fire-weather forecast
• Chattanooga daily climate report
• Climate Prediction Center 6–10 day outlook
• U.S. Drought Monitor: Tennessee
• BurnSafeTN: free burn permits
• Tennessee burn bans
• TWRA hunting seasons summary
• TDOT SmartWay road conditions
• Sequatchie Valley Electric outage information
• Naval Observatory sunrise and sunset

🌤️ A Bright Holiday, Then a Cozy Stretch — You’ve Got Time

Today is sunshine for the parade and a good afternoon for chores, with only a quick shower tonight. Then comes a real taste of winter: crisp, sunny days and frosty nights through early next week, with snow mostly on the tall mountains far to our northeast. There’s plenty of time to get ready — plants in, hoses drained, coats out. No rush, no worry, just a little planning.

We’ll keep watching the sky so you don’t have to. Read Dunlap.Today for calm, practical weather in plain English.