Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 12 Nov 8:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Lauada NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Lauada NC
 35.39°N 83.53°W (Elev. 2297 ft)
5:49 pm EST Nov 12, 2026
9pm EST Nov 12, 2026-6pm EST Nov 19, 2026
 
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