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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

Rowan County Airport (KRUQ)

Lat: 35.64°NLon: 80.52°WElev: 755ft.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 23 Feb 5:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Rockwell NC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rockwell NC
 35.55°N 80.41°W (Elev. 778 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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