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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 29 Dec 3:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Lure NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Lure NC
 35.43°N 82.2°W (Elev. 1030 ft)
Last Update:
1:22 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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