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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 23 Feb 8:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Rainbow Springs NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Rainbow Springs NC
 35.12°N 83.56°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
Last Update:
6:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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