National Weather Service

News Headlines

Insufficient winter recharge due to well below normal precipitation has resulted in widespread Severe (D2) to Extreme (D3) drought conditions across all of the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Macon County Airport (K1A5)

Lat: 35.22°NLon: 83.41°WElev: 2001ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 15 G 31 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	15°F (-9°C)
Last update	17 Mar 12:16 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

High Rocks NC

Wind Advisory until March 17, 05:00am

Winter Weather Advisory March 17, 12:38am until March 17, 08:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Wind Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory

Wind Advisory until March 17, 05:00am
Winter Weather Advisory March 17, 12:38am until March 17, 08:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
Click HERE for Details
Overnight
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Tuesday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 19 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39.