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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

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Rainbow Springs NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 11pm. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Patchy fog before 2pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Rainbow Springs NC
 35.11°N 83.64°W (Elev. 3911 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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