Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.25 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Apr 8:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Chimney Rock NC

Today
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.