Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH)

Lat: 35.2° N Lon: 81.16° W Elev: 791 ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	31%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.26 in (1024.5 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 Apr 4:54 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Gaston County

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Friday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.

Saturday

Mostly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.

Tuesday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.