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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 23 Feb 2:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fontana Village NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fontana Village NC
 35.41°N 83.83°W (Elev. 1959 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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