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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 2 Jan 5:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Ellijay NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 5pm. Patchy fog. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Ellijay NC
 35.21°N 83.19°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
5:33 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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