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

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Partly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Columbus NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light south southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
Showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Columbus NC
 35.27°N 82.22°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
7:46 pm EDT Apr 1, 2026
2am EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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