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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 the Northeastern Seaboard. 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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 23 Feb 6:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Alarka NC

Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 07:02pm until February 24, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 07:02pm until February 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light south southwest wind.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alarka NC
 35.36°N 83.45°W (Elev. 2575 ft)
Last Update:
6:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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