Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)
Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.
Overcast
32°F
0°C
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind Speed | E 8 mph |
| Barometer | 30.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 12°F (-11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 25°F (-4°C) |
| Last update | 30 Jan 10:35 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
Winter Storm Warning until February 1, 07:00am
Extreme Cold Warning January 31, 07:00pm until February 1, 10:00am
NOW until 7:00am Sun
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 18 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Snow LikelySaturday
High: 21 °F
Heavy Snow
and Patchy
Blowing SnowSaturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and BlusterySunday
High: 25 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
and Blustery
then SunnySunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 36 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Partly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 10am. High near 21. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow between 7am and 9am, then a chance of rain after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
9:59 pm EST Jan 30, 2026
10pm EST Jan 30, 2026-6pm EST Feb 6, 2026
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