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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 coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 23 Feb 5:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Zirconia NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Zirconia NC
 35.18°N 82.47°W (Elev. 2457 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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