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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 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Jan 10:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.11°N 83.75°W (Elev. 3310 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 pm EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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