Fire Weather Conditions Persist in the Southern Plains; Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow in the Pacific Northwest

A Pacific system will continue to bring moderate to heavy low elevation rain from northern California to western Washington, and heavy snow to the Cascades and Intermountain West over the next several days. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and Southern Plains through Wednesday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lancaster County-mc Whirter Field (KLKR)

Lat: 34.72°NLon: 80.86°WElev: 486ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Catawba SC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 61. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Low around 50. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 61. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Catawba SC
 34.85°N 80.89°W (Elev. 499 ft)
6:11 pm EST Feb 24, 2026
11pm EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 3, 2026
 
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