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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 3:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Santeetlah NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light north northwest wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Light north northwest wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Santeetlah NC
 35.37°N 83.84°W (Elev. 2041 ft)
Last Update:
12:59 am EST Feb 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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