Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 23 Feb 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Rainbow Springs NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 7am. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Rainbow Springs NC
 35.12°N 83.56°W (Elev. 3986 ft)
6:49 am EST Feb 23, 2026
8am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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