Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Cold Mountain NC

Today
High: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 55 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.