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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

Asheville, Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 82.54°WElev: 2165ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 2:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Chimney Rock NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Low around 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Low around 41. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. High near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 35. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Chimney Rock NC
 35.41°N 82.28°W (Elev. 2799 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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