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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog

39°F

4°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 6 Dec 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Fontana Dam NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Light west wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog between 3am and 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog between 3am and 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fontana Dam NC
 35.41°N 83.8°W (Elev. 2224 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Dec 6, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Dec 6, 2025-6pm EST Dec 12, 2025
 
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