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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

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 25 Feb 12:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Rainbow Springs NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 42. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rainbow Springs NC
 35.1°N 83.56°W (Elev. 3432 ft)
Last Update:
12:19 am EST Feb 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Feb 25, 2026-6pm EST Mar 3, 2026
 
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