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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Jan 5:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 18. North northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 18. North northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
Last Update:
6:03 am EST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 24, 2026
 
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