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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

Chester Catawba Regional Airport (KDCM)

Lat: 34.79°NLon: 81.2°WElev: 656ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 2 Jan 9:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lowrys SC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog. High near 47. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light north wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog. High near 47. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph in the morning. 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, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light north wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lowrys SC
 34.78°N 81.2°W (Elev. 643 ft)
Last Update:
5:33 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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