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A Fast Moving Clipper System Tracking Eastward; Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest

A clipper type system will track across the Ohio Valley, central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic regions today. Rain and some accumulating snow across the higher elevations of the central Appalachians can be expected. The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies continue with heavy precipitation and flooding coinciding with strong winds that will make traveling difficult. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Dec 2:45 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Junaluska NC

Winter Weather Advisory December 5, 10:00pm until December 6, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely after 10pm, becoming all snow after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 31 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

    High: 38 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 22 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 54 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 32 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 35 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 59 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely after 10pm, becoming all snow after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 7pm. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Lake Junaluska NC
 35.53°N 82.99°W (Elev. 2654 ft)
Last Update:
12:50 pm EST Dec 5, 2023
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Dec 5, 2023-6pm EST Dec 11, 2023
 
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