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Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 3 Mar 12:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Independence VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence VA
 36.61°N 81.16°W (Elev. 2605 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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