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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 31 Dec 2:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Cradle of Forestry NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Cradle of Forestry NC
 35.36°N 82.81°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
Last Update:
1:28 am EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 6, 2026
 
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