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Blizzard Conditions Continue Tonight Across Coastal Maine; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains Tuesday

Heavy snow and strong winds will continue into Tuesday morning across Maine as the major winter storm departs off the coast. Blizzard Warnings and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect. Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern High Plains Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson County Airport (K24A)

Lat: 35.32°NLon: 83.21°WElev: 2857ft.

Fair

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 23 Feb 10:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Newfound Gap NC

Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 11:16pm until February 24, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 23, 11:16pm until February 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as zero. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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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:
6:00 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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