Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Mostly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Rich Mountain NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Rich Mountain NC
 35.36°N 83.06°W (Elev. 4147 ft)
6:10 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
11am EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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