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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Partly Cloudy

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed E 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 1 and 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 1 and 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.14°N 83.75°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
Last Update:
7:17 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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