Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Apr 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before noon. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southeast wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before noon. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
2:25 am EDT Apr 2, 2026
6am EDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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