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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 31 Dec 1:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Mill Spring NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
Mill Spring NC
 35.29°N 82.16°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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