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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

Monroe, Monroe Airport (KEQY)

Lat: 35.02°NLon: 80.62°WElev: 679ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 1 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Alton NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable 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. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 49. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 49. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton NC
 34.89°N 80.55°W (Elev. 594 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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