Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 23 Feb 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Alexander Mills NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 1am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Alexander Mills NC
 35.29°N 81.85°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:19 am EST Feb 23, 2026
2am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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