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Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 3 Mar 3:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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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:
12:19 am EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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