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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Andrews-Murphy Airport (KRHP)

Lat: 35.19°NLon: 83.86°WElev: 1686ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 7:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Nantahala Lake NC
 35.13°N 83.72°W (Elev. 4327 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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