Water Temperature of the Little River in Townsend, TN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:45 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkStation 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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 20°F
L: 9°F

Tue
H: 39°F
L: 15°F

Wed
H: 40°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 56°F
L: 37°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 66 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
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 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 AM - 11:28 AM12:00 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:25 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 13 mins
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 AM5:26 PM - 7:56 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 AM - 11:28 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
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 AM6:27 PM - 8:57 PM
Minor Periods
10:44 AM - 12:14 AM1:05 AM - 2:35 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:27 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
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 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM2:16 AM - 3:46 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:28 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
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 AM8:32 PM - 11:02 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM3:19 AM - 4:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 6:29 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
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 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM4:14 AM - 5:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
