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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Sunburst NC

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. High near 37. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Dense Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Low around 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. High near 37. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Sunburst NC
 35.37°N 82.98°W (Elev. 5587 ft)
Last Update:
5:33 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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