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Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Partly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 13 Nov 2:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Nantahala Lake NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Nantahala Lake NC
 35.15°N 83.64°W (Elev. 3615 ft)
Last Update:
1:23 am EST Nov 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Nov 13, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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