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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

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Unknown Precip

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 16 G 38 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Zirconia NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 11 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Zirconia NC
 35.16°N 82.5°W (Elev. 2910 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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