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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

Rutherfordton, Rutherford County-Marchman Field Airport (KFQD)

Lat: 35.43°NLon: 81.94°WElev: 1079ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Sunshine NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain between 10am and noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain between 10am and noon. Cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A chance of rain between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Sunshine NC
 35.53°N 81.8°W (Elev. 1175 ft)
Last Update:
12:18 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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