Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Fair

46°F

8°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.32 in
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Apr 12:35 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E High Rocks NC

Overnight
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74. Light west northwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light northwest wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Monday Night

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.