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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

Concord Regional Airport (KJQF)

Lat: 35.39°NLon: 80.71°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 7:50 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Derita NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Derita NC
 35.32°N 80.83°W (Elev. 804 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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