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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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 2 Jan 5:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Chimney Rock NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 13 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 41. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 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

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog. High near 41. Northeast wind around 6 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. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °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

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 41. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog. High near 41. 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 35. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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:
Chimney Rock NC
 35.43°N 82.25°W (Elev. 2808 ft)
Last Update:
5:33 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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