Water Temperature of the Little River in Townsend, TN

Current Water Temperature

37.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:45 PM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Little River

Station Name: LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,273 feet

Nearest Address:
SR-73
Townsend, TN 37882
Blount County

GPS Coordinates: 35.66453328, -83.7112821

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Weather for Townsend, Tennessee

Current Weather

21.9°F
Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
18.9°F
18.2°F
60%
N 2.5 mph
3.3 mph
8.3°F
14.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1023 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Mon
H: 20°F
L: 9°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 39°F
L: 15°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 40°F
L: 37°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 40°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.65 μg/m3
PM10: 4.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 10:28 AM
Moon Transit: 5:56 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:50 AM - 8:20 AM
5:26 PM - 7:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:58 AM - 11:28 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:22PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Occasional snow showers will continue through this evening. Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches have been reported with up to 6 inches over the highest peaks. Additional snow accumulations of 1/2 to 1 inch is expected. Northwest winds gusting to around 30 mph. Wind chill values from 5 above to 5 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Far east Tennessee mountains. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow and ice covered road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 12:53PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:53 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow above 3500 feet. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Swain County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous through Tuesday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 12:53PM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:53 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...The snowfall will create slippery and snow covered roadways. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous through Tuesday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


Monday, February 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
19.6°F
8.6°F
16.6°F
76%
0.04 in
71%
55%
12.8 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.27 μg/m3
PM10: 5.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 10:28 AM
Moon Transit: 5:56 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:50 AM - 8:20 AM
5:26 PM - 7:56 PM

Minor Periods

9:58 AM - 11:28 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
39.2°F
15.3°F
28°F
53%
0 in
0%
7%
6.3 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.68 μg/m3
PM10: 3.98 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 162.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 11:14 AM
Moon Transit: 6:57 PM
Moonset: 1:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:49 AM - 9:19 AM
6:27 PM - 8:57 PM

Minor Periods

10:44 AM - 12:14 AM
1:05 AM - 2:35 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
40.1°F
37.4°F
38.3°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.72 μg/m3
PM10: 8.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 12:10 AM
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 2:46 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:50 AM - 10:20 AM
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Minor Periods

11:40 AM - 1:10 PM
2:16 AM - 3:46 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
52.3°F
39.6°F
47.6°F
90%
0.34 in
88%
0%
7.4 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.5 μg/m3
PM10: 10.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 164.59 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 1:14 PM
Moon Transit: 9:02 PM
Moonset: 3:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:53 AM - 11:23 AM
8:32 PM - 11:02 PM

Minor Periods

12:44 AM - 2:14 PM
3:19 AM - 4:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, February 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
55.7°F
37.3°F
46.3°F
85%
0 in
0%
0%
3.8 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.9 μg/m3
PM10: 1.92 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 2:25 PM
Moon Transit: 10:01 PM
Moonset: 4:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:54 AM - 12:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:55 PM - 3:25 PM
4:14 AM - 5:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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