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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

35°F

2°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Rocky Bottom SC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Rocky Bottom SC
 35.02°N 82.77°W (Elev. 2523 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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