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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Blairsville Airport (KDZJ)

Lat: 34.85°NLon: 84°WElev: 1909ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 8:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Hooper Bald NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hooper Bald NC
 35.29°N 83.98°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
6:48 am EST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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