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Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 13 Nov 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Highlands NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40. North northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highlands NC
 35.05°N 83.18°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 am EST Nov 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Nov 13, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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