Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albemarle, Stanly County Airport (KVUJ)

Lat: 35.42°NLon: 80.15°WElev: 610ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 2:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Albemarle NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 15 early. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Wind chill values as low as 15 early. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Albemarle NC
 35.35°N 80.21°W (Elev. 479 ft)
2:02 am EST Jan 16, 2026
2am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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