Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Jackson County Airport (K24A)
Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.
Partly Cloudy
45°F
7°C
| Humidity | 22% |
| Wind Speed | S 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.92 in |
| Dewpoint | 8°F (-13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 40°F (4°C) |
| Last update | 16 Jan 4:55 pm EST |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles WNW Rich Mountain NC
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
then
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Patchy FogSaturday
High: 40 °F
Chance Wintry
Mix and
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
SunnySaturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance SnowSunday
High: 28 °F
Becoming
SunnySunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Clear
M.L.King Day
High: 34 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 29 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Clear
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then rain likely between 4am and 5am, then rain and snow likely after 5am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 8am, then a slight chance of snow between 8am and 9am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Rich Mountain NC
35.34°N 83.09°W (Elev. 3255 ft)
35.34°N 83.09°W (Elev. 3255 ft)
12:18 pm EST Jan 16, 2026
5pm EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 23, 2026
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