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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 23 Feb 5:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Cheoah NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cheoah NC
 35.34°N 83.76°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
Last Update:
5:24 am EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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