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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin County Airport (K18A)

Lat: 34.34°NLon: 83.13°WElev: 890ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jan 9:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Hartwell GA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 53. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 53. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Hartwell GA
 34.38°N 82.92°W (Elev. 696 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 pm EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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