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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Union NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light west wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light west wind.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Union NC
 35.28°N 81.97°W (Elev. 892 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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