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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lincolnton, Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ)

Lat: 35.48°NLon: 81.16°WElev: 876ft.

Mostly Cloudy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Lowesville NC

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain between 7am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
A chance of rain between 7am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Lowesville NC
 35.47°N 81°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
6:05 am EST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EST Dec 25, 2025-6pm EST Dec 31, 2025
 
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