Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fog

52°F

11°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 2 Apr 4:37 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Nantahala Gorge NC

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 11am.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Nantahala Gorge NC
 35.27°N 83.68°W (Elev. 3301 ft)
2:25 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
4am EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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