Back-to-Back Winter Storms Across the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather Threat in the Midwest

A late-season winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, significant sleet, and disruptive icing to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes into the morning; and will be followed by another storm. Severe thunderstorms continue across the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes through tonight, before bringing a round of freezing rain and sleet Friday morning across northern New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.32 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Apr 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °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 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely between midnight and 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC
 35.57°N 83.51°W (Elev. 5269 ft)
2:25 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
5am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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