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Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Nov 9:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Nantahala Gorge NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then showers likely between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Nantahala Gorge NC
 35.33°N 83.67°W (Elev. 3448 ft)
Last Update:
6:23 pm EST Nov 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Nov 17, 2025-6pm EST Nov 24, 2025
 
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