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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

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Sunshine NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 43. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly 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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 43. Northeast wind around 6 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 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Sunshine NC
 35.42°N 81.78°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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