Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pickens County Airport (KLQK)

Lat: 34.81°NLon: 82.7°WElev: 1014ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SW 5 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Feb 1:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Sassafrass Mountain SC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers. High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Sassafrass Mountain SC
 35.09°N 82.73°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:19 pm EST Feb 24, 2026
2pm EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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