Any moisture/snow left on the roads will freeze tonight as temperatures plummet into the single digits. Dangerously cold weather will continue through the weekend.

Knoxville faces winter weather with snow, sleet, and potential power outages as the NWS issues warnings for difficult travel and icing.

Knoxville will remain at the cusp of freezing or below at least through Saturday, Jan. 31, according to the National Weather Service. The highest temperature Knoxville will see all week is 35 degrees. Lows are very cold — in the single digits and low teens.

Snow chances will return Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday. Possible record breaking cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chill values are expected this weekend.

Tonight: Cloudy with some spotty light rain or drizzle at times (40%). Low: 38°. Thursday: A few sprinkles possible early, otherwise variably cloudy and “mild” through the

Even before the bitter cold set in overnight Sunday, some local meetings and classes at local schools were being called off for Monday.

A rapid cooldown Sunday night into Monday morning along with spotty freezing drizzle and snow flurries will lead to slick areas on the roads and any other outdoor surfaces. Even colder weather is expected Monday night.