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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 51%
Wind Speed N 6 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 23 Feb 2:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

High Rocks NC

Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 02:20pm until February 24, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 02:20pm until February 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. North northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
High Rocks NC
 35.51°N 83.63°W (Elev. 3763 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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